2010 Toyota Auris 1.6L Petrol · SA10 YJD

The 2010 Toyota Auris presents a mixed maintenance picture following its most recent MOT pass on 30 September 2025 at 148,992 miles, roughly nine months ago. The vehicle remains roadworthy today, yet the trajectory of recorded defects suggests a gradual worsening of front-end and structural condition rather than a stable or improving trend. Both the 2024 and 2025 tests flagged worn front lower suspension arm pins or bushes on both sides, with the 2025 inspection adding corrosion to the sub-frame and both front suspension arms, albeit noted as not seriously weakened at that time. The offside front wheel bearing has been recorded as slightly noisy in two consecutive years, 2024 and 2025, indicating a developing wear point that has not been rectified. A light oil misting on the nearside front shock absorber appeared in 2024 and was not re-flagged in 2025, though this does not confirm a repair. Taken together, the record implies a vehicle that has been kept on the road with advisories accumulating rather than being proactively resolved. The mileage progression tells a story of consistent but uneven use. Between the clean pass on 9 September 2022 at 109,518 miles and the re-test on 4 September 2023 at 121,299 miles, the car covered 11,781 miles in roughly twelve months. That same 2023 test also recorded a failure for rear brake pads below 1.5 millimetres, worn and pitted front and rear brake discs, and a minor exhaust leak, all addressed before the pass on the same day. From September 2023 to September 2024 the mileage rose by 23,749 miles to 145,050, a notably brisk pace of over 1,900 miles per month. The following year to September 2025 saw only 3,942 miles added, suggesting the car may have stood for extended periods or seen very light use recently. That sharp drop in annual mileage after a high-use year raises the possibility of long-term parking, which can accelerate rubber deterioration and localised corrosion. A buyer should focus the physical inspection on the front suspension and sub-frame area, given the repeated advisories for worn bushes, corroded arms, and a corroded sub-frame across the 2024 and 2025 tests. Check for play in the offside front wheel bearing, which has been flagged as noisy for two years running, and assess whether the nearside front shock absorber still shows any oil misting. The 2023 brake failure and subsequent pass confirm the braking system was overhauled at that time, but with only 3,942 miles covered since September 2024, verify that the discs and pads have not developed surface corrosion from prolonged standing. Inspect the exhaust for any signs of the minor gas leak noted in 2023, paying attention to flexi-joints and mounting points. The underside corrosion flagged in 2024, combined with the sub-frame corrosion in 2025, warrants a thorough check of structural mounting points and jacking points with a torch and probe, particularly if the car has been stored on damp ground. Tyre condition should also be verified, as the 2024 test noted cracking and perishing on the nearside front, and low annual mileage since then increases the risk of age-related deterioration even if tread depth appears adequate.