2010 Toyota Auris 1.4L Diesel · KT10 VVG

The 2010 Toyota Auris presents a mixed maintenance picture. The most recent test on 16 June 2025 at 141,873 miles resulted in a pass, yet the tester flagged five separate advisories, indicating the vehicle is being kept legal rather than properly maintained. Both front tyres were worn close to the legal limit and worn on edge, pointing to alignment or suspension geometry issues. All four brake discs were worn, pitted, or scored, and both rear brake pipes were corroded and contaminated with grease or debris. The offside front coil spring was also flagged for corrosion. This cluster of advisories suggests a worsening trend in braking and suspension condition, not a well-serviced car. The mileage pattern is broadly consistent with typical use for a sixteen-year-old vehicle. Between the June 2023 pass at 131,809 miles and the June 2025 pass at 141,873 miles, the car covered 10,064 miles over two years, averaging around 5,032 miles annually. That is lower than the lifetime average of roughly 8,867 miles per year, which may indicate lighter recent use or periods of limited driving. The record itself is clean in terms of major failures in recent years, with the last substantive failure occurring in June 2024 for a MIL inoperative fault, a wiper issue, and a repeater lamp, all of which were rectified before the retest two days later. A buyer should pay close attention to the braking system. Corroded rear brake pipes covered in grease or material are a concern, as corrosion on brake lines can lead to sudden failure under pressure, and the contamination suggests either poor repair work or a lack of proper inspection. Worn and pitted brake discs across all four corners indicate the braking components have not been renewed in some time and may require immediate attention. The corroded offside front coil spring is a structural corrosion risk; spring corrosion can lead to fracture under load, particularly on a vehicle of this age and mileage. Suspension bushes and mountings should be inspected for deterioration given the tyre wear pattern, which suggests possible misalignment or worn tracking. The recurring minor electrical faults, such as repeater and registration plate lamp failures, are low-cost items but reflect a pattern of deferred basic upkeep. The oil leak noted in June 2024 was described as not excessive, yet any oil leak on a sixteen-year-old engine warrants inspection to determine whether it has worsened or is affecting other components. Overall, the record suggests a vehicle that passes its MOT but does so with accumulating advisories rather than proactive maintenance. A thorough inspection of the underside for corrosion, the braking system for integrity, and the suspension for wear and alignment is strongly advised before purchase.