2013 Toyota Auris 1.8L Hybrid electric (clean) · EX13 HWN

The defining mechanical story of this 2013 Toyota Auris centres on a rear suspension failure and a recurring set of front-end wear advisories that have appeared intermittently across its MOT history. The most recent test on 17 February 2026 recorded a Pass, but only eight days earlier the vehicle failed outright on a fractured offside rear coil spring, a defect that compromises both ride control and axle geometry and would warrant immediate replacement before the car is driven any distance. Alongside this failure, the front lower anti-roll bar drop link dust covers were flagged as severely deteriorated on both sides, and the inner faces of the front brake discs were noted as worn, pitted, and scored. The same anti-roll bar and brake disc advisories were present at the most recent pass, indicating these are unresolved items carried over from the failed test rather than fresh observations. Earlier records from 2022 also flagged the front brake discs in a similar condition, suggesting the disc wear is a chronic issue rather than a one-off observation, and an offside rear brake binding was recorded at the same test, hinting at caliper slide or hydraulic issues on that corner. Mileage accumulation is broadly in line with the vehicle's age, with 90,667 miles recorded over approximately thirteen years, equating to around 6,974 miles annually. This is a typical rate for a car of this era and usage profile, and there are no unusual gaps in the testing record, with annual tests consistently conducted from 2020 through 2026. The continuity of testing suggests the vehicle has remained in regular service rather than being laid up for extended periods, which reduces the likelihood of dry rot in seals, brake hydraulic deterioration, or 12V battery degradation associated with long-standing vehicles. However, the steadily accumulating mileage does place proportionate wear on suspension bushes, anti-roll bar linkages, and brake components, all of which are corroborated by the advisory patterns seen in the MOT data. For a prospective buyer, the priority inspection items are clearly defined by the recorded defects. The fractured rear coil spring observed on 9 February 2026 should be confirmed as replaced with a quality component, and the opposite rear spring should be inspected for similar fatigue cracking, as coils of comparable age and mileage often fail in pairs. The front anti-roll bar drop link dust covers being split on both sides means the ball joints are now exposed to contamination; on a test drive, listen for clonking or rattling over speed humps and uneven surfaces, and feel for any vagueness or rattle through the steering during direction changes. The front inner brake disc wear, noted in both 2022 and 2026, warrants a physical inspection of disc thickness against the manufacturer minimum, with attention to any brake judder or vibration under firm pedal application, and the offside rear brake binding from 2022 should be rechecked by confirming the caliper slides freely and the handbrake releases cleanly without residual drag. Finally, given the car's age and accumulated miles, a thorough inspection of the rear brake pipe sections running along the underbody and the exhaust mounting rubbers is sensible, as these are common corrosion and deterioration points on vehicles of this vintage.