2018 Toyota Auris: common problems and what to check
What gets flagged at MOT on 2018 Toyota Auriss, from 13,926 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 2018 Toyota Auriss than on all cars registered in 2018.
- Stop lamp5.4× usualToyota Auris4.9% All 2018 cars0.9%Rough price £10–£80
At the viewing: Ask a friend to check every light while you work the switches: indicators, brake lights, fog lights and reversing lights.
- Number plate lights2.8× usualToyota Auris5.1% All 2018 cars1.8%Rough price £5–£40
At the viewing: Check the number plate lights work and the plates are clean and legal.
- Suspension arm bushes and joints1.6× usualToyota Auris5.1% All 2018 cars3.2%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.
- Headlamp2.6× usualToyota Auris2.9% All 2018 cars1.1%Rough price £40–£400
At the viewing: Check both headlights on dipped and full beam, and look for cloudy or cracked lenses.
By area
The share of 2018 Toyota Auris MOT tests where testers flagged each area, as a fail or an advisory. Rough prices are typical independent-garage costs.
- Tyres24% 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.
- Brakes15% 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 electrics15% of testsRough price £10–£80
At the viewing: Ask a friend to check every light, including brake lights and indicators, while you operate them.
- Suspension13% 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.
- Wipers, windscreen and mirrors5% of testsRough price £15–£250
At the viewing: Check for chips in the driver's view, and test the wipers and washers.
- Steering1% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 14,222 | Tyres 25% |
| 2016 | 15,715 | Tyres 26% |
| 2015 | 17,273 | Tyres 26% |
| 2014 | 16,540 | Tyres 28% |
| 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 2018 Toyota Auriss registered in 2018. "Flagged" includes advisories, so it isn't the same as a fail rate. How we score