2016 Toyota Auris 1.8L Hybrid electric (clean) · GV16 VLL

A clean and unbroken MOT history positions this 2016 Toyota Auris as a mechanically well-screened vehicle, with the most recent test on 4 March 2026 returning a pass and no recorded defects of any kind. The pattern across the available DVSA records is consistent and reassuring: passes were issued in September 2023, September 2024 and September 2025, alongside a failed submission on 30 September 2024 that likewise recorded no advisories, suggesting the vehicle was likely presented without being driven on the public road or was refused for an administrative reason rather than suffering an outright mechanical rejection. The absence of any corrosion advisories, suspension component wear notes, brake pipe or pad warnings, or exhaust or emissions defects across five consecutive tests indicates that the structural and safety-critical elements of this car have remained within DVSA tolerances throughout the recorded period. For a ten-year-old hybrid family hatchback, this is a notably tidy roadworthiness record, suggesting the vehicle has not yet begun to exhibit the age-related deterioration commonly seen on chassis components, undertrays or sills. The recorded mileage of 92,577 miles over roughly ten years equates to an average annual accumulation of around 9,258 miles, which sits comfortably within the expected range for a vehicle of this type and age. There are no significant gaps between annual tests that would imply extended periods off the road, and the relatively even spacing of tests suggests the Auris has remained in active daily use rather than being laid up seasonally. At this mileage, wear on consumables such as brake pads, discs, tyres and the hybrid battery cooling system is to be expected, but the MOT record shows no advisories hinting at component approach to legal limits. Mechanical wear on suspension bushes, coil springs and engine/transmission mounts is typically mileage-related, and at the ten-year, 90,000-mile mark these are the areas most likely to begin showing signs of fatigue even when not yet flagged at test. Given that the MOT history is entirely free of advisories, the buyer inspection should focus on symptoms that may not yet be severe enough to fail a test but could indicate imminent maintenance. On a test drive, listen for clonks or knocking from the front suspension over uneven surfaces, which would suggest worn anti-roll bar links, droplinks or stabiliser bushes; check for any knocking from the rear when passing over speed humps, indicative of trailing arm bush wear common to this platform. Steering should feel precise and self-centring, without vibration through the wheel under braking, which could suggest front disc warping rather than pad wear. The brake pedal should feel firm and progressive, without excessive travel or sponginess, and the handbrake should hold the vehicle confidently on an incline. Pay particular attention to any uneven tyre wear on the inner edges, which on this generation of Auris can point to worn suspension geometry components rather than simple alignment issues. Under the bonnet, inspect the engine oil filler cap and surrounding areas for signs of milky residue or excessive vapour, which could indicate head gasket concerns, and check for any oil seepage around the valve cover gasket and the transmission casing. The hybrid system should start the vehicle silently in EV mode before the petrol engine cuts in smoothly without judder or warning lights on the dashboard, and the transition between power sources should be imperceptible during gentle acceleration. Examine the underside or use a mirror for any surface corrosion on subframe mounting points, brake lines and fuel pipe runs, particularly along the offside sill and rear axle area, as the lack of corrosion advisories so far does not preclude early-stage oxidation that may emerge before the next annual test. Finally, confirm that the hybrid auxiliary battery cooling fan intake beneath the rear seat remains clear of debris, as restricted airflow is a known cause of reduced battery efficiency in this model and would not typically be flagged during a standard MOT inspection.