2015 Toyota Auris 1.6L Diesel · SN65 ABT

The Toyota Auris stands roadworthy per the latest DVSA test on 14 October 2025 at 33,028 miles, which returned a pass with no defects recorded. The maintenance trend is stable across the available history. In the October 2023 test at 26,911 miles and the October 2022 test at 23,827 miles, the tester also logged clean passes. A notable anomaly appears on 30 September 2024 at 30,555 miles: the record shows a failure yet lists no defects, immediately followed by a pass on the same day with no defects. This points to an administrative correction rather than a mechanical fault. Odometer data reveals consistently low annual mileage for an 11-year-old hatchback. From the 5 October 2022 test at 23,827 miles to the 4 October 2023 test at 26,911 miles, the car travelled 3,084 miles. By 30 September 2024 it reached 30,555 miles, a further 3,644 miles. The final recorded figure of 33,028 miles on 14 October 2025 adds only 2,473 miles across the year. Such gentle accumulation suggests infrequent, likely urban use and possible extended standing periods. The sparse but clean record gives no indication of neglected consumables, yet low use can hide perished rubber and stagnant fluids. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection focused on age-related items the MOT did not flag. The tester noted no advisories on suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs or structural corrosion, but an 11-year-old vehicle with long idle spells may exhibit binding rear calipers or surface rust on sills. Examine tyre sidewalls for cracking and check for flat spots from standing. Verify exhaust emissions hardware remains sound despite the passed readings. Previous owners appear to have maintained basic compliance, though the absence of recorded faults does not substitute for a workshop appraisal of drivetrain seals and underbody integrity.