2014 Toyota Auris 1.8L Hybrid electric · SH63 CKG

The 2014 Toyota Auris presents a mixed maintenance picture. Its most recent MOT, conducted on 9 January 2026 at 91,992 miles, passed but flagged two related rear brake issues: the offside rear brake pads were wearing thin and the offside rear service brake was binding, though not excessively. This is a notable shift from the clean bills of health recorded in the two preceding January tests. The trend is not yet alarming, but it signals that the rear braking system requires immediate attention. A binding caliper combined with uneven pad wear often points to a sticking slider pin or a deteriorating caliper piston seal, which, if left unaddressed, will accelerate disc scoring and compromise braking efficiency. The mileage accumulation is broadly consistent with light-to-moderate use. Between the January 2023 test at 76,069 miles and the January 2025 test at 87,935 miles, the car covered roughly 11,866 miles over two years, averaging approximately 5,933 miles annually. The final jump to 91,992 miles by January 2026 adds another 4,057 miles in the most recent year, confirming a steady but unremarkable pace of use. There are no glaring gaps or sudden spikes in the recorded data, suggesting the vehicle has been driven regularly rather than sitting idle for extended periods. Tyre management has been a recurring weak point. The January 2023 failure was driven by both rear tyres falling below the 1.6mm legal minimum, with the offside rear tyre sustaining a cut deep enough to expose the ply cords and the nearside rear showing perishing and cracking. The following January, both front tyres were flagged at 1.6mm with edge wear. This pattern of failing on tread depth and edge wear across multiple axles over consecutive years suggests previous owners were deferring replacement rather than proactively rotating or replacing tyres. A buyer should inspect all four tyres closely, checking for uneven wear patterns that could indicate misalignment or worn suspension bushes. The rear brake advisories from the January 2026 test warrant a thorough physical inspection. A binding offside rear caliper can cause the brake disc to overheat, leading to judder, warping, and premature pad degradation. A buyer should have the rear calipers, sliders, and pistons examined for corrosion or seizure, and the disc condition assessed for scoring or lipping. Given the age of the vehicle, it would also be prudent to inspect the rear brake flexible hoses for cracking and the handbrake mechanism for correct adjustment, as these are common failure points on Aurises of this era.