2017 Toyota Auris 1.8L Hybrid electric (clean) · FN17 EKC

The 2017 Toyota Auris presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 5 June 2025 at 73,744 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, and the prior test on 10 May 2024 at 71,567 miles also passed clean. The vehicle shows no recurring advisories or mechanical faults across its history, indicating consistent upkeep by previous owners. Recorded mileage sits at 73,744 against roughly nine years of age, equating to about 8,194 miles per year and reflecting typical use for a vehicle of this class. The gap between the December 2021 test at 53,843 miles and the August 2022 test at 58,317 miles shows light annual accumulation of under 5,000 miles in that period. The DVSA record is sparse but clean, with only a failed entry on 11 December 2021 at 53,843 miles logged with no defects cited, immediately followed by a pass on the same date, suggesting an administrative or non-mechanical rejection rather than a fault. A buyer should still commission an in-person inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs given the car's age, as these components degrade without always triggering MOT advisories. Examine underside structural integrity and exhaust emissions hardware for corrosion or leaks, particularly around the subframe and silencer. Verify the December 2021 failure reason with DVLA documentation, since the record shows no defects yet a fail outcome. Confirm service history aligns with the low annual mileage to rule out prolonged standing that can stiffen calipers or flat-spot tyres.