Used car guide
2016 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.
Petrol
83% pass first time (all 2016 cars: 77%)
Stands out: shock absorbers 2.1×, brake lights 2.1×, ball joint dust cover 1.9×
10,217 MOTsSee the petrol guide ›
Diesel
78% pass first time (all 2016 cars: 77%)
Stands out: suspension arm bushes and joints 2.1×, shock absorbers 2.2×, brake lights 2.3×
4,654 MOTsSee the diesel guide ›
Hybrid
79% pass first time (all 2016 cars: 77%)
Stands out: shock absorbers 2.2×, brake lights 3.4×, number plate lights 2.1×
32,128 MOTsSee the hybrid guide ›
Known faults on every 2016 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.
- 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% |
| 2015 | 52,043 | Tyres 25% |
| 2014 | 50,746 | Tyres 27% |
| 2013 | 41,166 | 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% |