At a Glance
The Toyota Auris has 13 identified common problems across 2 generations, with the E150 (2007-2012) being the most affected generation and brakes the most common problem category. Based on 1.6M MOT tests from DVSA data.
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Below: generation-by-generation comparison of Toyota Auris common problems, MOT failure types, and pass-rate data drawn from DVSA records. Click any generation to see fuel- and engine-specific fault patterns, mileage-banded repair guidance, and the most common MOT failures testers record.
MOT Tests & Failures by Generation
Toyota Auris generations by MOT tests, failures, and identified problems from DVSA data
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Most Common Toyota Auris MOT Failures
Every reason Toyota Auris vehicles fail their MOT, ranked by frequency. Select an individual year to see only that year’s failures, or stay on ‘All time’ for the combined picture across our 20 years of DVSA data. Scroll inside the table for the full list.
| # | Failure | % of failures |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wiper blades deteriorated | 11.26% |
| 2 | Tyre condition | 8.01% |
| 3 | Number plate lamp not working | 7.61% |
| 4 | Stop lamp not working | 6.70% |
| 5 | Position lamp not working | 6.10% |
| 6 | Tyre tread depth below limit | 5.80% |
| 7 | Headlamp fault | 4.75% |
| 8 | Brake pads or linings worn | 4.73% |
| 9 | Parking brake performance below minimum | 4.12% |
| 10 | Ball joint dust cover split | 3.92% |
| 11 | Rigid brake pipe corroded or damaged | 3.57% |
| 12 | Brake performance below minimum | 3.52% |
| 13 | Windscreen washer not working | 2.85% |
| 14 | Suspension joint or bush worn | 2.20% |
| 15 | Indicator fault | 2.17% |
| 16 | Brake disc or drum worn | 1.98% |
| 17 | Shock absorber worn or leaking | 1.59% |
| 18 | Coil spring broken or corroded | 1.48% |
| 19 | Rear lamp not working | 1.32% |
| 20 | Exhaust system fault | 1.22% |
| 21 | Spark ignition emissions above threshold | 1.17% |
| 22 | Brake hydraulic component worn | 1.09% |
| 23 | Track rod end worn | 1.07% |
| 24 | Front lamp not working | 0.96% |
| 25 | Headlamp aim defect | 0.83% |
| 26 | Windscreen damage affecting view | 0.79% |
| 27 | Tyre pressure monitoring system fault | 0.72% |
| 28 | Horn not working | 0.65% |
| 29 | Mirror damaged or missing | 0.58% |
| 30 | Driveshaft fault | 0.49% |
| 31 | Compression ignition emissions above threshold | 0.44% |
| 32 | Airbag warning light on | 0.42% |
| 33 | Flexible brake hose damaged | 0.35% |
| 34 | Rear fog lamp not working | 0.34% |
| 35 | Brake lever fault | 0.33% |
| 36 | Seat belt condition | 0.28% |
| 37 | Brake caliper fault | 0.28% |
| 38 | Bumper damaged or insecure | 0.25% |
| 39 | Battery loose or leaking | 0.23% |
| 40 | Parking brake condition | 0.23% |
| 41 | Handbrake lever fault | 0.19% |
| 42 | Tyre size or type not matched | 0.18% |
| 43 | Fog lamp not working | 0.18% |
| 44 | Suspension arm worn or corroded | 0.17% |
| 45 | Wheel bearing worn | 0.16% |
| 46 | Tyre valve stem damaged | 0.16% |
| 47 | Rear reflector damaged or missing | 0.16% |
| 48 | ABS fault | 0.14% |
| 49 | Bonnet catch or hinge fault | 0.14% |
| 50 | MacPherson strut worn | 0.12% |
| 51 | Brake pedal movement restricted | 0.11% |
| 52 | Steering rack fault | 0.11% |
| 53 | Body corrosion or damage | 0.10% |
| 54 | Headlamp levelling device fault | 0.09% |
| 55 | Undertray damaged or missing | 0.08% |
| 56 | Reversing lamp not working | 0.08% |
| 57 | Brake cable, rod, lever or linkage fault | 0.08% |
| 58 | Catalytic converter efficiency low | 0.07% |
| 59 | Electronic stability control fault | 0.07% |
| 60 | Subframe corrosion or damage | 0.06% |
| 61 | Steering lock fault | 0.06% |
| 62 | Brake pedal fault | 0.06% |
| 63 | Brake fluid level low or contaminated | 0.06% |
| 64 | Fuel tank corroded or leaking | 0.05% |
| 65 | Rear suspension fault | 0.05% |
| 66 | Suspension linkage fault | 0.05% |
| 67 | Suspension mounting corroded | 0.05% |
| 68 | Brake fluid leak | 0.04% |
| 69 | Vehicle structure corrosion | 0.04% |
| 70 | Chassis condition | 0.04% |
| 71 | Front suspension joint worn | 0.03% |
| 72 | Engine oil leak | 0.03% |
| 73 | Fuel pipe corroded or damaged | 0.03% |
| 74 | Brake fluid reservoir fault | 0.03% |
| 75 | Fuel hose damaged or leaking | 0.03% |
| 76 | Electrical switch fault | 0.03% |
| 77 | Anti-roll bar worn or corroded | 0.03% |
| 78 | Front suspension fault | 0.02% |
| 79 | Handbrake cable fault | 0.02% |
| 80 | Driver airbag fault | 0.02% |
| 81 | Hydraulic brake cylinder fault | 0.02% |
| 82 | Drag link end worn | 0.02% |
| 83 | Electrical wiring fault | 0.02% |
| 84 | Indicator warning light fault | 0.01% |
| 85 | Body security fault | 0.01% |
| 86 | Axle corroded or damaged | 0.01% |
| 87 | Mirror or camera fault | 0.01% |
| 88 | Driver seat fault | 0.01% |
| 89 | King pin or swivel pin worn | 0.01% |
| 90 | Propshaft fault | 0.01% |
| 91 | Universal joint worn | 0.01% |
| 92 | Steering column fault | 0.01% |
| 93 | Exhaust heat shield or sound insulation damaged | <0.01% |
| 94 | Steering free play excessive | <0.01% |
| 95 | Passenger seat fault | <0.01% |
| 96 | Dashboard warning lamp fault | <0.01% |
| 97 | Steering arm worn | <0.01% |
| 98 | Suspension unit fault | <0.01% |
| 99 | Front fog lamp not working | <0.01% |
| 100 | Hazard warning light fault | <0.01% |
| 101 | Driver door fault | <0.01% |
| 102 | Hydraulic fluid leak | <0.01% |
| 103 | Electric power steering fault | <0.01% |
| 104 | Window damaged or won't operate | <0.01% |
| 105 | Steering operation fault | <0.01% |
| 106 | Body strengthening plate corroded | <0.01% |
| 107 | Front passenger door fault | <0.01% |
| 108 | Rear fog lamp warning light fault | <0.01% |
| 109 | Main beam warning light fault | <0.01% |
| 110 | Dip switch fault | <0.01% |
| 111 | Brake fluid warning light on | <0.01% |
| 112 | Engine mounting worn or broken | <0.01% |
| 113 | Towbar fault | <0.01% |
| 114 | Brake master cylinder fault | <0.01% |
| 115 | Outline marker lamp not working | <0.01% |
| 116 | Transmission oil leak | <0.01% |
| 117 | Steering coupling worn | <0.01% |
| 118 | Brake valve fault | <0.01% |
| 119 | Fuel cap damaged or missing | <0.01% |
| 120 | Steering wheel damaged or insecure | <0.01% |
| 121 | Access panel damaged or insecure | <0.01% |
| 122 | Daytime running lamp not working | <0.01% |
| 123 | Exhaust leak | <0.01% |
| 124 | Passenger airbag fault | <0.01% |
| 125 | Reversing lamp switch fault | <0.01% |
| 126 | Seat belt anchorage fault | <0.01% |
| 127 | Boot lid damaged or insecure | <0.01% |
| 128 | Brake servo fault | <0.01% |
| 129 | Brake back plate corroded or damaged | <0.01% |
| 130 | Electronic braking system fault | <0.01% |
| 131 | Suspension retaining or locking device fault | <0.01% |
| 132 | Bonded suspension condition | <0.01% |
| 133 | Seat belt pre-tensioner fault | <0.01% |
| 134 | Suspension rod worn or corroded | <0.01% |
| 135 | Headlamp washer not working | <0.01% |
| 136 | Seat belt or padding damaged | <0.01% |
| 137 | Semaphore indicator fault | <0.01% |
| 138 | Brake air or vacuum system fault | <0.01% |
| 139 | Vehicle floor corroded | <0.01% |
| 140 | Steering box fault | <0.01% |
| 141 | Wheel hub fault | <0.01% |
| 142 | Electronic parking brake fault | <0.01% |
| 143 | Steering shaft fault | <0.01% |
| 144 | Suspension linkage attachment bracket or mounting corroded | <0.01% |
| 145 | Brake pressure or vacuum buildup insufficient | <0.01% |
| 146 | Power steering ram fault | <0.01% |
| 147 | Steering lock stop fault | <0.01% |
| 148 | Additional braking device fault | <0.01% |
| 149 | Exhaust emissions above threshold (non-catalyst) | <0.01% |
| 150 | Seat belt load limiter fault | <0.01% |
| 151 | Spare wheel fault | <0.01% |
| 152 | Tailgate damaged or insecure | <0.01% |
| 153 | Tie bar or rod worn or corroded | <0.01% |
| 154 | Torsion bar worn or corroded | <0.01% |
| 155 | Power steering pipe or hose leaking | <0.01% |
| 156 | Steering intermediate drop arm worn | <0.01% |
| 157 | Full power hydraulic brake fault | <0.01% |
| 158 | Hand-operated brake valve condition | <0.01% |
| 159 | Speedometer fault | <0.01% |
| 160 | Spring mounting corroded | <0.01% |
| 161 | Subframe mounting corroded | <0.01% |
| 162 | Axle beam corroded or cracked | <0.01% |
| 163 | Stub axle worn | <0.01% |
| 164 | Trailing arm worn or corroded | <0.01% |
| 165 | Transmission drive belt fault | <0.01% |
| 166 | Air brake cylinder or actuator fault | <0.01% |
| 167 | Brake clevis joint worn | <0.01% |
| 168 | Brake slack adjuster fault | <0.01% |
| 169 | Dropside damaged or insecure | <0.01% |
| 170 | Leaf spring broken or corroded | <0.01% |
| 171 | Load sensing valve fault | <0.01% |
| 172 | Passenger compartment corrosion | <0.01% |
| 173 | Passenger hand grip fault | <0.01% |
| 174 | Power steering pump fault | <0.01% |
Showing all 174 reasons — scroll inside the table for the full list.
Toyota Auris MOT Failures by Category
Total MOT failure occurrences for the Toyota Auris, grouped by category. Same data as the failures table above — just sliced by category instead of fault title. Hover a slice for the top failures in each category.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the most common Toyota Auris problems?
Based on analysis of 1.6M Toyota Auris MOT tests from DVSA data, we have 13 identified common problems across 2 generations. The most frequently flagged issue is "Track rod end worn". Brakes is the most common problem category.
Which Toyota Auris generation has the most problems?
The Toyota Auris E150 (2007-2012) (2007–2012) has the highest number of identified common problems (12). Click the generation card above for the full breakdown.
How is this data calculated?
We analyse anonymised DVSA MOT test records under the Open Government Licence. An issue is classified as a "Common Problem" when it occurs significantly more often on a specific model than the UK average, confirmed at 99% statistical confidence. Read the full methodology page for details.
Can I report a problem with my Toyota Auris?
Yes — use the "Tell Us About Your Problem" form on this page. Your report helps other Toyota Auris owners spot problems early. All submissions are reviewed before being added to the public database.
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