2011 Toyota Auris 1.6L Petrol · YF11 SSU

The most recent MOT on 2025‑10‑10 recorded a PASS at 98,300 miles, with only advisory entries for corrosion of the nearside rear brake pipe, both front Macpherson struts, the rear sub‑frame and several suspension mountings. The vehicle’s maintenance trend shows a clear improvement: after a series of failures in 2018‑2020—including excessive brake pipe corrosion, seriously weakened rear discs and front brake fluctuations—the last five tests have been clean passes, indicating that previous owners addressed the critical issues and the car now remains roadworthy. Mileage accumulation has slowed relative to the car’s age. Between the 2024‑10‑25 test at 93,752 miles and the latest 2025‑10‑10 test at 98,300 miles the vehicle added roughly 4,550 miles in twelve months, well below the typical 6,500 miles per year for an eleven‑year‑old model. Earlier intervals show similar modest gains (e.g., 3,015 miles between 2022 and 2023), suggesting lighter usage or periods of storage rather than high‑intensity running. The testing frequency remains annual, with no gaps larger than a few days, confirming consistent MOT compliance. Recurring faults centre on corrosion and wear of braking and suspension components. The rear brake pipes have been noted as corroded and occasionally covered in grease since 2017, escalating to excessive corrosion that caused a failure in 2020. Front brake discs showed significant wear in 2018, and pads were below the 1.5 mm threshold. Suspension corrosion appears persistently on rear sub‑frame mounts, spring mountings and Macpherson strut towers, with slight external damage to rear shock absorbers noted in 2023. The central exhaust mounting was defective in 2019, and rear tyres have shown minor cracking on several occasions. These patterns point to a vehicle that has been serviced enough to avoid failure but still carries legacy corrosion issues. A prospective buyer should inspect the rear brake pipe routing for signs of rust or grease ingress, verify that the rear brake discs are not deeply scored, and examine the suspension mountings, sub‑frame and Macpherson strut bases for corrosion. Check the shock absorber casings for external damage, test the exhaust mounting for security, and assess tyre condition for cracking or uneven wear. A thorough visual and mechanical check of these areas will confirm whether the advisory corrosion items have been managed or pose a risk of future failure.