2014 Toyota Auris 1.3L Petrol · SA64 BVU

The vehicle remains roadworthy but the maintenance history indicates a worsening trend regarding the suspension and braking components. The most recent test on 23 October 2025 at 78,072 miles resulted in a failure due to a non-functional offside dipped beam headlamp. While the car passed after immediate repairs, the tester flagged thin-worn rear brake pads and corrosion on both front suspension arms. This suggests that the vehicle is now entering a stage where multiple wear items are reaching failure simultaneously, requiring proactive attention. The mileage pattern is consistent with a 12-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 6,500 miles per year. There is a significant gap in records with nearly 20,000 miles driven between the September 2024 test (58,080 miles) and the October 2025 test (78,072 miles). This sudden burst of use likely explains the accelerated degradation of the front suspension arm bushes and brake components noted in the later inspections. The overall low annual mileage generally suggests that the vehicle has not been subjected to high-stress motorway environments. A buyer must physically inspect the front suspension arms to assess the depth of the corrosion noted in the 2025 record. While the tester described the rust as not seriously weakened, the progression from worn bushes in 2023 and 2024 to arm corrosion in 2025 indicates the metal is beginning to degrade. The buyer should also check the front brake discs for pitting and scoring and verify that the thin-worn rear pads have been replaced since the last test. The recurring nature of the suspension issues suggests that the previous owner only addressed faults when they prompted MOT failures rather than performing preventative maintenance.