2013 Toyota Auris: petrol or diesel?
Petrol, diesel and hybrid versions go wrong in different ways, so each has its own figures from the MOTs these cars had during 2023–2025. Pick the one you’re looking at: the fuel is on the logbook and in the car’s MOT history.
Known faults on every 2013 Toyota Auris
Reported by owners, mechanics and buying guides for this model and age. Check which engine the car has, as some apply to one engine only.
- Cars built 2012 to 2014
Flat battery from the hazard switch (2012–2014 cars)
Brushing the hazard switch so it's half-pressed can drain the battery overnight. A software update fixes it.
At the viewing: Ask whether the battery has gone flat, and whether the update was done.
Source: What Car?: used Toyota Auris (2013-2019) reliability
- All engines
Water in the boot
Failed seals on the rear lights and tailgate can let water into the boot and mist up the windows.
At the viewing: Lift the boot floor and feel the carpet for damp.
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Other years
Every year of the Toyota Auris compared
| Year | MOT tests | Most flagged |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 3,694 | Tyres 24% |
| 2018 | 41,137 | Tyres 24% |
| 2017 | 42,377 | Tyres 25% |
| 2016 | 47,048 | Tyres 25% |
| 2015 | 52,043 | Tyres 25% |
| 2014 | 50,746 | Tyres 27% |
| 2012 | 25,104 | Brakes 37% |
| 2011 | 28,047 | Brakes 40% |
| 2010 | 28,528 | Brakes 42% |
| 2009 | 32,234 | Brakes 47% |
| 2008 | 33,710 | Brakes 50% |
| 2007 | 31,593 | Brakes 49% |
| 2006 | 158 | Suspension 42% |