2015 Toyota Auris 1.8L Hybrid electric (clean) · FD64 THX

A clear pattern emerges from the MOT history of this 2015 Toyota Auris centred on the front suspension and rear braking system, both of which have produced repeated advisories and at least one failure over the past four tests. The most recent examination on 16 December 2025 resulted in a pass, but the advisory entries show that the front lower suspension arm pins or bushes have now been flagged at three consecutive tests, with identical wording appearing on both the nearside and offside arms at the 2024 and 2025 inspections. Earlier still, in December 2022, the same components were noted under a combined advisory for both front bottom arms, indicating an issue that has been gradually progressing rather than being rectified. The rear braking system has shown the most acute concern: a December 2023 test resulted in a fail, with the offside rear disc recorded as significantly and obviously corroded and the offside rear service brake excessively fluctuating, alongside an advisory for nearside rear disc pitting. By the time the vehicle returned to test in December 2024, the brake-related defects had cleared from the record, suggesting replacement work was carried out between those visits, although no advisories were issued for the rears on either the 2024 or 2025 pass results. The recorded mileage of 119,681 miles across approximately eleven years equates to an annual accumulation of roughly 10,880 miles, which sits comfortably within the expected range for a car of this age and is consistent with regular commuting or mixed private use. There are no unusual gaps between test dates or abrupt jumps in mileage that would suggest an extended period off the road followed by a sudden return to service, nor is there evidence of unusually low usage that might raise concerns about prolonged standing. The continuous annual testing pattern with steady mileage progression implies the vehicle has remained in active service throughout its life, which is a positive indicator for the general condition of the drivetrain and ancillary components that suffer from disuse. No odometer discrepancies have been recorded in any of the test results. For a prospective buyer, the front suspension bushes represent the principal mechanical risk worth investigating on a physical inspection. Given that the same components have been flagged on three consecutive occasions without being recorded as resulting in excessive movement, the wear is borderline but evidently persistent, and a thorough test should include listening for clonking or knocking noises from the front end when traversing speed bumps or potholes, as well as feeling for vagueness or wandering in the steering on uneven surfaces. It is worth asking whether the lower suspension arms have been replaced since the 2022 advisory, as a fresh set of bushes or complete arms would eliminate the issue, whereas continued wear will eventually cross the threshold into test failure territory. On the rear brakes, although the failed components were clearly addressed before the 2024 test, it would be prudent to check the current condition of both rear discs and pads directly, as the progression from advisory corrosion to a major defect within a single year demonstrates how rapidly Toyota rear discs can deteriorate once surface corrosion takes hold. During a road test, particular attention should be paid to any pulling to one side under braking, any pulsing or judder through the brake pedal suggesting rear disc runout, and any grinding or scraping sounds that might indicate the replacement pads have worn down or the new discs have themselves begun to corrode. Given the tyre advisories recorded in December 2024 across three positions for inner or edge wear, the current tyres should be inspected for uneven tread wear patterns, as asymmetric wear on a non-driven axle often points to suspension geometry issues or alignment problems that could be linked to the worn front arm components. Additionally, the minor registration plate lamp defect from December 2023 is worth verifying has been resolved, as this is a straightforward fix but would result in another minor failure if left unrepaired. Beyond these flagged items, the absence of any corrosion advisories, exhaust defects, or structural concerns across the recorded tests suggests the bodywork and undercarriage have remained sound, leaving the suspension and braking components as the focused areas for any pre-purchase inspection.