2018 Toyota Auris 1.8L Hybrid electric (clean) · ME11 ARM

The February 2026 MOT at 31,284 miles recorded a clean pass with no defects, confirming that the vehicle was roadworthy at the time of testing and suggesting a stable or improving maintenance record. The preceding January 2026 test at 31,278 miles failed solely on a non‑functional offside headlamp and a registration plate that did not meet legal specifications, indicating that the most recent inspection resolved the earlier mechanical concerns and that no serious structural or braking issues were evident. The 2018 model has accumulated 31,284 miles over roughly eight years, averaging about 3,900 miles per annum, which is low for its age and may reflect periods of limited use. Mileage rose from 17,804 miles in the March 2021 test to 20,452 miles a year later, a gain of 2,648 miles, and then increased steadily to 24,247 miles by March 2023, 28,077 miles by February 2024 and 29,906 miles by January 2025 before reaching 31,284 miles in February 2026, showing a moderate but consistent accumulation with a notable jump between 2021 and 2022. A buyer should therefore inspect the condition of the tyres, as repeated perishing and cracking were noted in 2022, 2023 and 2024, and verify that any replacement has been fitted with correct specifications and that the suspension bushes, coil springs and shock absorbers show no excessive wear or binding. The absence of brake defects in the latest test does not guarantee that the rear brakes are free from binding, so a physical check of the calipers, discs and pads is advisable. The earlier headlamp failure suggests the lamp unit or wiring may be marginal, warranting verification of illumination performance, and the non‑conforming plate should be examined for authenticity. Given the vehicle’s age, a visual inspection of the wheel arches, sills and underbody for corrosion is essential, as is a check of the structural integrity of the chassis and suspension mounting points.