2014 Toyota Auris 1.8L Hybrid electric (clean) · GC14 AAJ

The vehicle presents a generally stable maintenance profile, though the most recent MOT test on 22 November 2025 at 111,866 miles indicates a lapse in basic consumable upkeep. While the car passed, the tester flagged both nearside and offside front tyres as being worn close to the legal limit and worn on the edges. This follows a clean pass in November 2024 at 102,218 miles, suggesting that while major mechanical components appear reliable, the current owner is allowing tyre tread and alignment to degrade toward the legal threshold. The mileage accumulation is consistent with a typical 12-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 9,300 miles per year. The records show steady usage without significant periods of dormancy or sudden spikes in distance. Between the November 2023 and November 2024 tests, the vehicle covered 13,095 miles, and between November 2024 and November 2025, it covered 9,648 miles. This predictable usage pattern suggests the vehicle is used for regular commuting rather than being subjected to extreme high-mileage motorway work or being left stationary for extended periods. A prospective buyer should pay close attention to the braking system and front-end geometry. The November 2022 test at 76,374 miles recorded slight grabbing on all four service brakes, and a previous failure in September 2020 at 55,482 miles identified an excessively binding front service brake. Although these issues were resolved for subsequent tests, the recurrence of brake-related advisories and the recent tyre edge wear suggest the buyer should inspect the brake calipers, discs, and front suspension bushes for signs of uneven wear or sticking. The history also shows minor electrical and visibility issues, such as the windscreen wiper and fog light failures in November 2023. While these are easily rectified, they reflect a pattern of reactive rather than proactive maintenance. A physical inspection should confirm that the recent tyre wear is not caused by underlying suspension geometry issues or worn shock absorbers, which could lead to more costly repairs if left unaddressed.