2016 Toyota Auris 1.8L Hybrid electric · WM65 XNJ

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a recent decline in suspension-related components. After a clean record in November 2024 at 51,739 miles, the car failed its most recent test in November 2025 due to multiple failures in the front end geometry. While it passed three days later at 55,538 miles, the presence of several deteriorated dust covers indicates that the front suspension assembly is beginning to reach its service life. The mileage profile is notably low for a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 5,500 miles per year. This low usage suggests short trips or long periods of inactivity. There is a significant gap in the testing history between January 2024 and November 2024, where the car sat for nearly eleven months while covering only 4,000 miles. Such low-mileage-age vehicles can sometimes lead to the hardening of rubber components and seals, which likely explains the deterioration of the ball joint dust covers and track rod end boots noted in the 2025 records. A buyer must physically inspect the front suspension for signs of actual play beyond the flagged dust covers. The tester specifically identified a severely deteriorated offside front anti-roll bar linkage and a damaged nearside track rod end; these require close monitoring to ensure they do not fail prematurely. The misting on the nearside rear shock absorber is an early-stage leak that, while not yet a failure, suggests the damper is losing its integrity. The prospective owner should also verify that the stop lamp repair from the January 2024 failure was properly rectified and check for any wiring corrosion common in low-mileage stationary vehicles.