Toyota Auris
Registered from 2005 to 2022.
About this model
The Toyota Auris is a compact car derived from the Corolla, manufactured and sold by Toyota. Introduced in 2006, the first generation three/five-door hatchback shared the platform with the E150 series Corolla, while the second generation five-door hatchback and estate car called "Touring Sports" uses the E180 platform. The "Auris" name is based on the Latin word for "gold", "aurum".
From the Wikipedia article Toyota Auris, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
What fails its inspection
Great Britain's MOT record for the 2018 1.8 hybrid. 1,219 of 13,812 tests failed, 9%.
Better than 67% of 2018 cars. The typical one fails 10%, across 966 models with enough tests behind them to say.
| Where | Share of failures | Failed tests |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres and wheels | 47% | 575 |
| Lights and electrics | 39% | 481 |
| Brakes | 16% | 194 |
| Visibility | 16% | 190 |
| Suspension | 10% | 119 |
| Body and structure | 1% | 16 |
The defects inspectors cite
- A tyre seriously damaged
- Stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
- A headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED
- Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
- A tyre cords visible or damaged
- Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
Where it stands out against its peers
- Lights and electrics: failed more often than 93% of 2018 cars — 39% of its 1,219 failed tests, where an ordinary 2018 car has 15%.
Same model year only, at least 30 peer cars, zeros included. Every car has a worst part; this shows which, and how far from ordinary it is. A high share means more to check, not a verdict.
NHTSA's investigations are American; no European regulator publishes an equivalent record, so this section has nothing to draw on for a European car. There is no European equivalent of the service-bulletin register either.
Before you buy one
Built from what this car fails on, not from general knowledge of the model.
- Tyres and wheels — 47% of its failures
- A tyre seriously damaged
- A tyre cords visible or damaged
- Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
- Brakes — 16% of its failures
- A brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm
- Suspension — 10% of its failures
- Lights and electrics — 39% of its failures
- Stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
- A headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED
- A rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps
- Visibility — 16% of its failures
- Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
When it starts failing
At 160–180k miles this one fails 11% of its inspections, against the 17% an ordinary car of the same age fails.
| Odometer | Failure rate | Rate | Its age | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–20k miles | 6% | 6% | 1,361 | |
| 20–40k miles | 7% | 9% | 4,256 | |
| 40–60k miles | 9% | 12% | 2,861 | |
| 60–80k miles | 11% | 14% | 1,641 | |
| 80–100k miles | 10% | 15% | 1,242 | |
| 100–120k miles | 10% | 15% | 840 | |
| 120–140k miles | 11% | 16% | 657 | |
| 140–160k miles | 10% | 16% | 414 | |
| 160–180k miles | 11% | 17% | 242 | |
| 180–200k miles | 13% | — | 132 | |
| 200k+ miles | 12% | — | 164 |
13,810 British inspections, grouped by the odometer reading recorded at the test.
Half of these have more than 40k miles on them. That is how far people drive this car, not how long it lasts.
Specification
| Year | Measured |
|---|---|
| 2019 | 1.2 petrol · 114 hp · 1270 kg · 2600 mm wheelbase · 6.4 L/100km (WLTP) |
| 2018 | 1.2 petrol · 114 hp · 1271 kg · 2600 mm wheelbase · 6.4 L/100km (WLTP) |
| 2017 | 1.2 petrol · 114 hp · 1273 kg · 2600 mm wheelbase · 4.8 L/100km (NEDC) |
| 2016 | 1.2 petrol · 114 hp · 1280 kg · 2600 mm wheelbase · 5.1 L/100km (NEDC) |
| 2015 | 1.2 petrol · 114 hp · 1296 kg · 2600 mm wheelbase · 5.1 L/100km (NEDC) |
| 2014 | 1.3 petrol · 98 hp · 1266 kg · 2600 mm wheelbase · 5.4 L/100km (NEDC) |
| 2013 | 1.3 petrol · 98 hp · 1267 kg · 2600 mm wheelbase · 5.4 L/100km (NEDC) |
| 2012 | 1.6 petrol · 130 hp · 1361 kg · 2599 mm wheelbase · 6.3 L/100km (NEDC) |
| 2011 | 1.6 petrol · 130 hp · 1362 kg · 2600 mm wheelbase · 6.3 L/100km (NEDC) |
| 2010 | 1.6 petrol · 1367 kg · 2600 mm wheelbase · 6.3 L/100km (NEDC) |
Recalls
Filed by the manufacturer with a regulator. A recall is repaired free of charge, whoever owns the car now.
A12/00444/21
Due to insufficient durability, the Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) cooler may develop an internal coolant leak which could create smouldering deposits inside the EGR cooler and the intake manifold.This may result in localised thermal damage in the intake system, which might lead to engine power reduction and to increased risk of fire.
Recall of the product from end users
A12/00946/21
The resistance characteristics of the fuel pump components against high fuel pressure may be inadequate.As a result, cracks may be formed on the welded parts of the pump and a fuel leak may occur, posing a risk to the following traffic. The product does not comply with the requirements laid down in the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Recall of the product from end users
A12/02637/23
Insufficient pressing of parts in the high pressure fuel pump can cause movement of the cylinder in the fuel pump through which the piston moves. This can create wear between the cylinder and the pump body, resulting in increased stress on valves and/or movement valve seat inside the pump body. This increased stress can cause a crack in the weld of the affected valves, which could lead to a fuel leak, increasing the risk of fire. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Recall of the product from end users
A12/0855/18
The replacement inflator of the front passenger airbag may have been installed in an incorrect orientation. In the event of deployment of the airbag, the airbag may not inflate properly.
Recall of the product from end users
A12/0950/15
The Engine Control Unit (ECU) could reset, causing the hybrid system to shut down and resulting in the vehicle stopping while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recall of the product from end users
A12/1366/15
A short circuit may occur in the driver's side power window master switch. The switch assembly may consequently overheat, potentially leading to a fire.
Recall of the product from end users
A12/1601/19
The accessory seat cover kit may not be installed correctly causing the seat covers not to tear as designed in the event of an airbag deployment. As a result, the cover could prevent the seat-mounted side airbag from deploying properly, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Recall of the product from end users
A12/1918/14
Due to insufficient air flow efficiency in the intake system, oil may accumulate in the intercooler. Under certain driving conditions, the oil may flow into the combustion chamber and might cause engine damage, which may increase the risk of a fire in the engine compartment due to leaked oil.
Recall of the product from end users