2011 Toyota Auris 1.6L Petrol · LL11 ENC

The vehicle remains roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a persistent failure to address the exhaust system. While the most recent test in November 2025 at 136,073 miles passed, the tester flagged a minor leak of exhaust gases. This follows a failure in November 2024 due to a corroded rear joint and an inoperative plate lamp. Although the immediate faults were rectified to pass, the recurring nature of exhaust mounting issues suggests that structural degradation of the exhaust system is progressing rather than being resolved. At 136,073 miles, the Auris averages approximately 9,000 miles per year, which aligns with typical usage patterns for a 15-year-old vehicle. The mileage accumulation is consistent, with roughly 8,200 miles driven between the December 2023 and November 2024 tests, and another 8,600 miles in the following year. This regularity suggests the car is used regularly, which generally helps prevent the seal-related issues associated with long periods of standing. A buyer must inspect the exhaust system in person to determine if the leak noted in November 2025 is a minor gasket failure or evidence of advanced pipe corrosion. Given the history of corroded mounts in 2022 and 2024, the entire rear section should be checked for structural thinning. The handbrake also requires attention, as the 2023 test noted it was only just meeting legal adjustment requirements, indicating the cables or mechanism are nearing the end of their effective range.