2010 Toyota Auris 1.8L Hybrid electric · VO60 CZV

The 2010 Toyota Auris presents a mixed maintenance picture, with a clear improving trend in its most recent history. The most recent test on 24 September 2025 at 103,081 miles passed with zero defects, a clean sheet that stands in stark contrast to the preceding years. This follows a fractured offside rear coil spring identified during the failed test on 23 September 2025 at 103,075 miles, which was evidently repaired immediately before the retest. The jump from multiple advisories and corrosion concerns in mid-2024 to a completely clean pass in late 2025 suggests a significant investment in the vehicle's upkeep very recently. The mileage accumulation of roughly 6,443 miles per year over sixteen years is entirely typical for a vehicle of this age and does not raise any red flags. The record shows a steady progression from 93,225 miles in August 2023 to 98,135 miles in July 2024, then to 103,075 miles by September 2025, indicating consistent use without alarming gaps or sudden spikes. The MOT history itself is reasonably well documented, with annual tests providing a reliable snapshot of the vehicle's condition over the past three years. The recurring theme across the 2023 and 2024 tests is corrosion affecting the braking system and chassis structure. Brake pipes at both front and rear were flagged as corroded and contaminated with grease or material across multiple tests, while rear brake discs were consistently noted as worn, pitted, or scored. Chassis corrosion within 30cm of rear mounting points appeared in both the failed and passed tests of July 2024, described as not seriously affecting overall security at that time. A prospective buyer should thoroughly inspect the underside for any progression of this structural rust, particularly around rear suspension mounting points and along the lengths of all brake lines. The condition of the rear brake discs and calipers warrants close attention, as does the repaired offside rear coil spring, to confirm the repair was performed to a proper standard and that the opposite side is not showing similar fatigue.