2015 Toyota Auris 1.6L Petrol · RV15 JBY

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history indicates a worsening trend regarding deferred component replacement. While it passed its most recent test in March 2026 at 97,216 miles, this followed a failure just five days prior that revealed multiple mechanical defects. The transition from a clean record in 2024 to recurring failures in the last two testing cycles suggests that the owner is now only addressing faults once they trigger an MOT failure rather than performing preventative maintenance. The mileage pattern is remarkably consistent for an eleven-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 8,800 miles per year. The car covered 14,184 miles between March 2024 and March 2025, and another 12,556 miles between March 2025 and March 2026. This steady usage suggests the vehicle has not suffered from long periods of standing, which often leads to degradation of rubber components and brake seals, though the consistent mileage has contributed to the wear seen in the recent records. A buyer must conduct a close physical inspection of the braking and suspension systems. The record shows a persistent issue with a worn offside front lower suspension arm bush and a rear bush that were flagged in March 2026. Furthermore, the braking system is showing signs of neglect with pitted and scored discs on both axles, alongside a nearside rear brake pad reaching the legal minimum thickness in the previous year. The buyer should verify that the discs and pads were actually replaced following the March 2026 failure, as the subsequent pass only confirms the components were no longer at the point of immediate failure.