2015 Toyota Auris 1.8L Hybrid electric · EK65 MUW

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history shows a worsening trend regarding suspension and consumable components. The most recent test in March 2026 at 89,924 miles resulted in an initial failure due to electrical faults and suspension wear. While the car passed upon immediate retest, the recurring presence of worn bushes on both front lower suspension arms and a deteriorated anti-roll bar linkage across multiple years indicates that the front-end assembly is reaching the end of its functional life. The mileage pattern is consistent with an eleven-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 8,175 miles per year. Between March 2023 at 77,012 miles and March 2026 at 89,924 miles, the car covered 12,912 miles. This steady usage suggests the vehicle is driven regularly rather than sitting stationary for long periods. However, the low annual mileage does not prevent the degradation of rubber components which are failing from age-related fatigue rather than just distance driven. A buyer must inspect the entire front suspension closely, as the records show the nearside and offside front suspension arm bushes have appeared as advisories since 2025 and caused a failure in 2026. The anti-roll bar linkage also requires attention as the dust cover was previously flagged as deteriorated. Additionally, the braking system shows a history of pitted and scored discs in both 2023 and 2025, suggesting the rotors are thin and will likely require replacement soon to maintain effective stopping performance. The tyres show a pattern of neglect, with multiple entries for being near the legal limit in 2024 and 2025, followed by cracking and perishing noted in 2026. The buyer should verify the age of all four tyres to ensure they are not dry-rotted. The recent electrical failures, specifically the offside stop lamp and dipped beam that caused the March 2026 failure, should be tested to ensure the repairs were thorough rather than just a temporary bulb replacement.