2018 Toyota Auris 1.8L Hybrid electric (clean) · GV67 EVL

A pattern of brake, tyre and suspension advisories has emerged across every recorded MOT for this Auris, with the most recent test on 1 September 2025 passing only after a dangerous failure on the same day for an offside front inner brake pad worn below 1.5 mm. The brake pad defect is particularly significant because it is the only dangerous category failure recorded against this vehicle, and the accompanying advisory noted the offside front disc as corroded and pitted on its inner face. That same disc was first flagged as pitted in November 2023, indicating the corrosion has now progressed to the point where pad material has effectively worn away. Offside rear shock absorber oil misting was also noted in 2025 and represents a repeat-style advisory on the rear damping, while an offside front tyre worn to 3 mm, a nearside front tyre similarly worn on edge in 2024, and a major failure in 2024 for mixed tyre sizes on the rear axle suggest a recurring theme of uneven or neglected tyre rotation. A further dangerous-leaning issue appeared in the 2023 failure, where the tyre pressure monitoring system was recorded as malfunctioning, an item which on modern Auris variants often points to a faulty sensor rather than a simple reset. Mileage accumulation for an 8 year old vehicle sitting at 83,215 miles works out to roughly 10,400 miles per year, which is broadly typical for a car of this age and indicates regular rather than sporadic use. Seven MOT tests are recorded between January 2022 and September 2025, with no prolonged gaps in testing that would suggest long periods off the road. This continuity of use is helpful for components like the 12 volt battery and brake hydraulics, which suffer from standing time, but it also explains the consistent wear pattern seen on the friction and chassis items. Because the vehicle has been driven steadily rather than garaged for long stretches, the advisories can reasonably be read as the natural progressive wear of a working family hatchback rather than the consequence of neglect through disuse, though the brake pad and disc progression in particular should be inspected closely. For a prospective buyer, the priority mechanical checks on a test drive should centre on the offside front brake area, where both pad and disc defects were recorded within days of each other. On the road, listen for any grinding or squeal from the offside front corner under light braking, feel for pedal judder or vibration through the steering wheel which would confirm the pitted disc surface, and check that the car pulls up straight without any pulling to one side which might suggest a binding caliper compensating for the new pads. Inspect the offside rear shock absorber for any wet residue around the body or piston rod, and bounce each corner of the car to verify damping is firm with no continued oscillation after release. The nearside front tyre should also be examined for uneven shoulder wear, and the tread depth measured with a gauge given the recurring 3 mm advisories, as tyres at that level have very little remaining life. Additional inspection points worth raising with a seller relate to the items flagged as minors or advisories but which still indicate underlying condition. The nearside side repeater lens has been recorded as defective on every test since at least 2023, so confirm the lens is intact and the indicator functions correctly, as a cracked or missing unit is a straightforward MOT failure. The tyre pressure monitoring system warning light should be checked on ignition, and if it remains illuminated the seller should be asked whether the sensors have been replaced or the system reset, as this was a previous failure item. Mixed tyre sizes were recorded on the rear axle in 2024, so verify that all four tyres are now of matching size, speed and load rating, and inspect the rear bodywork around the indicator repeater for any sharp damage that could cause injury. Finally, a ramp or undertray removal inspection is advisable to confirm the offside rear shock is not weeping more heavily than the advisory suggests, and to check the offside front inner disc face for wear beyond the corrosion already noted.