2007 Toyota Auris 1.6L Petrol · SA07 FFX

The vehicle presents a concerning roadworthiness profile characterized by a trend of worsening structural and underbody issues. While it passed its most recent test in May 2025 at 106,511 miles, this followed a failure just two miles prior. That failure required the replacement of excessively corroded rear brake pipes and adjustments to the parking brake efficiency. The persistent mention of underbody corrosion across multiple testing years indicates that the vehicle's structural integrity is under active attack, which remains a primary risk despite the recent mechanical repairs. At 19 years old, the recorded mileage of 106,511 miles is remarkably low, averaging approximately 5,600 miles per year. This low usage suggests the car has not been subjected to high motorway stress, but often correlates with accelerated degradation of rubber components and metalwork due to inactivity. The intervals between tests are consistent, with roughly 5,000 miles driven between the 2024 and 2025 inspections, yet the faults identified are driven by age and environmental exposure rather than mileage-related wear. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the underbody to determine the extent of the corrosion noted in the 2023, 2024, and 2025 records. Specific attention should be paid to the front suspension arm bushes, which were flagged as worn in the May 2025 test and remain as advisories. The anti-roll bar ball joints, which previously failed inspection in 2024, should also be checked for play or perished boots. Given that the rear coil spring was found to be corroded in 2023, the entire suspension assembly requires an assessment for thinning or fractures that could lead to sudden component failure.