2017 Toyota Auris 1.2L Petrol · FP17 AEW

This 2017 Toyota Auris presents a clean bill of health on paper. The most recent MOT, conducted on 14 February 2026 at 83,086 miles, passed with zero defects, advisories, or failures. That result caps a completely unblemished five-test record stretching back to March 2022. The maintenance trend is stable and, by MOT standards, exemplary. No recurring faults, no emerging wear patterns, and no structural or mechanical red flags appear anywhere in the file. The mileage accumulation tells a consistent story. Between the March 2022 test at 33,043 miles and the February 2026 test at 83,086 miles, the car covered roughly 49,043 miles across four years, averaging around 12,260 miles annually in that window. Earlier years were lighter, with only 5,269 miles added between March 2022 and February 2023, then a jump to 16,057 miles over the following twelve months. The annualised figure of approximately 9,232 miles sits comfortably within typical use for a nine-year-old vehicle. No suspicious gaps or sudden spikes suggest the mileage record is credible. Despite the clean MOT history, a buyer should still carry out a thorough physical inspection. The Auris platform is generally robust, but at 83,000 miles, suspension bushes, coil springs, and drop links deserve close scrutiny for perishing or play, even if no advisory has yet been flagged. Brake discs and pads should be measured for wear, and tyres checked for uneven tread patterns that could hint at alignment or tracking issues. Underneath, inspect the exhaust system for corrosion, particularly around joints and the back box, and examine the subframes and sills for any early signs of surface rust or structural deterioration. A short test drive will reveal whether the clutch, gearbox, and steering remain tight and responsive. The MOT record inspires confidence, but it is a snapshot, not a guarantee of what the next 10,000 miles will uncover.