2007 Toyota Auris 1.4L Diesel · PX07 AVD

The vehicle presents a history of recurring structural and mechanical issues, though it passed its most recent test in November 2025 at 70,217 miles with no defects recorded. This follows a period of significant instability between 2023 and 2025. In August 2025 at 69,973 miles, the car failed due to a fractured nearside front coil spring, worn anti-roll bar linkage, and excessive exhaust emissions. While it passed shortly after that failure, the advisories noted persistent corrosion on the front sub-frame, rear suspension arms, and mounting areas, indicating an ongoing trend of surface rust across the lower chassis. At 19 years old, the recorded mileage of 70,217 miles is notably low, averaging approximately 3,700 miles per year. This low usage often correlates with the degradation of rubber-based components rather than mechanical wear-and-tear. The record confirms this with multiple reports of tyre perishing and cracking in 2023 and 2025, as well as corroded brake pipes. The braking system has been a consistent point of concern, with failures for low parking brake efficiency in 2021 and 2024, alongside repeated advisories for thin pads and pitted discs across several years. A potential buyer should focus on the state of the sub-frame and rear suspension geometry, as these have been flagged as corroded since 2019. The history of corroded metal brake pipes suggests the vehicle may have been in damp environments or sat long periods. Given the low mileage and age, a thorough physical inspection of the underbody is essential to ensure that the reported corrosion has not progressed into structural rot, which would compromise the long-term viability of the vehicle.