2010 Toyota Auris — MOT failures & pass rate
59,282 MOT tests on the 2010 Toyota Auris are in this dataset, and 80.3% of them passed. That is 4.6 percentage points better than small family cars of a similar age, which fail at 24.3%. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, brakes and suspension.
What the MOT record shows
Lighting & signalling dominates the failure mix at 16.0% of all tests — 8.8 points clear of brakes, so it is the first thing to check.
At component level the recurring items are position lamp, rigid brake pipes and stop lamp — position lamp alone was recorded 4,488 times.
Mileage is the strongest signal on the record: 11.1% of 0-30k cars fail, rising to 24.3% once past 150k — 2.2× the risk.
Split by fuel, diesel examples fail 2.6pp more often than petrol ones (22.1% vs 19.5%) — worth weighing if you have a choice.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: brakes was flagged on 37.3% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 17.6% of tests failed in 2021 against 21.1% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 16.0% | 9,499 |
| 2 | Brakes | 7.3% | 4,310 |
| 3 | Suspension | 6.3% | 3,744 |
| 4 | Tyres | 4.4% | 2,629 |
| 5 | Visibility | 4.2% | 2,480 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 1.6% | 962 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Position lamp | 4,488 |
| 2 | Rigid brake pipes | 2,554 |
| 3 | Stop lamp | 1,983 |
| 4 | Wipers | 1,857 |
| 5 | Headlamp aim | 1,828 |
| 6 | Coil spring | 1,599 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 37.3% | 22,082 |
| 2 | Tyres | 24.8% | 14,672 |
| 3 | Suspension | 23.1% | 13,674 |
| 4 | Other defects | 10.9% | 6,489 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 10.4% | 6,178 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 8.7% | 5,164 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 1,875 | 11.1% |
| 30-60k | 11,590 | 15.0% |
| 60-90k | 20,731 | 19.2% |
| 90-120k | 15,697 | 22.2% |
| 120-150k | 6,258 | 24.1% |
| 150k+ | 3,115 | 24.3% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 43,401 | 19.5% |
| Hybrid | 6,169 | 20.0% |
| Electric | 3,727 | 19.8% |
| Other | 3,091 | 19.9% |
| Diesel | 2,894 | 22.1% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 11,883 | 17.6% |
| 2022 | 12,066 | 19.1% |
| 2023 | 11,961 | 19.8% |
| 2024 | 11,901 | 20.9% |
| 2025 | 11,471 | 21.1% |
What to check before buying a 2010 Auris
On a 2010 Auris, lighting & signalling is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 16.0% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Lighting & signalling (16.0% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (7.3% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
- Suspension (6.3% of tests): Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair: £150–£450 per corner.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2010 Toyota Auriss pass their MOT?
80.3% of the 59,282 2010 Toyota Auris MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 19.7% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2010 Toyota Auris?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 16.0% of tests, followed by brakes (7.3%).
Does the 2010 Auris get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 11.1% in the 0-30k band to 24.3% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 59,282 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.