2014 Toyota Auris: common problems and what to check
What gets flagged at MOT on 2014 Toyota Auriss, from 16,540 tests in 2025, plus known faults and what to look at before you buy one.
What stands out
Parts flagged at MOT more often on 2014 Toyota Auriss than on all cars registered in 2014.
- Suspension arm bushes and joints1.6× usualToyota Auris12.8% All 2014 cars8.2%Rough price £100–£300
At the viewing: Listen for clunks over bumps and feel for the steering wandering. Worn arm bushes show as cracked rubber near the wheels.
- Ball joint dust cover2× usualToyota Auris4.3% All 2014 cars2.2%Rough price £80–£200
At the viewing: Listen for knocking over bumps and check the rubber boots behind the wheels aren't split.
- Link ball joint covers2× usualToyota Auris2.8% All 2014 cars1.4%Rough price £80–£200
At the viewing: Listen for knocking over bumps and check the rubber boots behind the wheels aren't split.
- Side repeaters2.3× usualToyota Auris2.1% All 2014 cars0.9%Rough price £10–£80
At the viewing: Ask a friend to check every light, including brake lights and indicators, while you operate them.
Coil springs: 2.1% here, against 6.8% of all 2014 cars. Engine oil leaks: 0.5% here, against 4.2% of all 2014 cars.
By area
The share of 2014 Toyota Auris MOT tests where testers flagged each area, as a fail or an advisory. Rough prices are typical independent-garage costs.
- Tyres28% of testsRough price £70–£150
At the viewing: Check the tread on all four tyres, including the inside edges, and look for cracks or bulges.
- Suspension28% of testsRough price £120–£400
At the viewing: Listen for knocks over speed bumps, and look behind each front wheel for a snapped coil spring.
- Brakes24% of testsRough price £150–£350
At the viewing: Look for a lip on the disc edges and feel for judder or pulling when braking firmly from about 40mph.
- Lights and electrics17% of testsRough price £10–£80
At the viewing: Ask a friend to check every light, including brake lights and indicators, while you operate them.
- Wipers, windscreen and mirrors6% of testsRough price £15–£250
At the viewing: Check for chips in the driver's view, and test the wipers and washers.
- Steering2% of testsRough price £100–£450
At the viewing: On a straight road the steering wheel should sit straight. Feel for play or knocking when turning.
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Other years
| Year | MOT tests | Most flagged |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 13,926 | Tyres 24% |
| 2017 | 14,222 | Tyres 25% |
| 2016 | 15,715 | Tyres 26% |
| 2015 | 17,273 | Tyres 26% |
| 2013 | 13,583 | Suspension 33% |
| 2012 | 8,350 | Brakes 39% |
| 2011 | 9,235 | Brakes 42% |
| 2010 | 9,289 | Brakes 44% |
| 2009 | 10,089 | Brakes 48% |
| 2008 | 10,245 | Brakes 51% |
Where this comes from: the DVSA's anonymised results for every MOT test in Great Britain in 2025, counting tests of 2014 Toyota Auriss registered in 2014. "Flagged" includes advisories, so it isn't the same as a fail rate. How we score