2011 Toyota Auris — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 57,683 MOT tests, the 2011 Toyota Auris recorded an 80.9% pass rate. Against small family cars of a similar age (22.9% fail rate), the 2011 Auris comes out 3.8pp better. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, brakes and suspension.
What the MOT record shows
One area stands out: lighting & signalling, recorded in 16.3% of tests against 6.8% for the next-worst category.
At component level the recurring items are position lamp, rigid brake pipes and stop lamp — position lamp alone was recorded 4,888 times.
Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 9.9% in the 0-30k band and 23.0% in the 150k+ band, a 13.1-point spread — more than double.
The petrol cars hold up better: 18.5% fail against 20.4% for diesel, a 1.9-point gap across 35,131 tests.
Brakes is the most common advisory, noted on 35.1% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 17.4% of tests failed in 2021 against 20.6% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 16.3% | 9,422 |
| 2 | Brakes | 6.8% | 3,925 |
| 3 | Suspension | 5.8% | 3,365 |
| 4 | Tyres | 4.5% | 2,616 |
| 5 | Visibility | 4.0% | 2,316 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 1.5% | 843 |
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 | 4,888 |
| 2 | Rigid brake pipes | 2,494 |
| 3 | Stop lamp | 1,996 |
| 4 | Wipers | 1,843 |
| 5 | Headlamp aim | 1,704 |
| 6 | Headlamp | 1,662 |
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 | 35.1% | 20,264 |
| 2 | Tyres | 24.6% | 14,171 |
| 3 | Suspension | 20.2% | 11,650 |
| 4 | Other defects | 11.1% | 6,407 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 8.4% | 4,858 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 8.3% | 4,790 |
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 | 1,735 | 9.9% |
| 30-60k | 12,655 | 14.5% |
| 60-90k | 20,921 | 19.3% |
| 90-120k | 13,487 | 21.7% |
| 120-150k | 5,341 | 23.1% |
| 150k+ | 3,539 | 23.0% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 33,286 | 18.5% |
| Hybrid | 10,494 | 20.1% |
| Electric | 6,491 | 19.6% |
| Other | 5,562 | 19.7% |
| Diesel | 1,845 | 20.4% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 11,486 | 17.4% |
| 2022 | 11,596 | 18.2% |
| 2023 | 11,615 | 19.1% |
| 2024 | 11,630 | 20.2% |
| 2025 | 11,356 | 20.6% |
What to check before buying a 2011 Auris
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: lighting & signalling accounted for 16.3% of tests. Start there.
- Lighting & signalling (16.3% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (6.8% 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 (5.8% 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 2011 Toyota Auriss pass their MOT?
80.9% of the 57,683 2011 Toyota Auris MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 19.1% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2011 Toyota Auris?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 16.3% of tests, followed by brakes (6.8%).
Does the 2011 Auris get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 9.9% in the 0-30k band to 23.0% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 57,683 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.