2013 Toyota Auris — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2013 Toyota Auris passed 86.9% of its 79,668 recorded MOT tests. That is 6.4 percentage points better than small family cars of a similar age, which fail at 19.4%. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, tyres and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
One area stands out: lighting & signalling, recorded in 8.8% of tests against 4.3% for the next-worst category.
At component level the recurring items are headlamp, headlamp aim and wipers — headlamp alone was recorded 3,453 times.
Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 5.9% in the 0-30k band and 17.5% in the 150k+ band, a 11.6-point spread — more than double.
The petrol cars hold up better: 12.7% fail against 15.0% for diesel, a 2.4-point gap across 46,229 tests.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 22.5% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 11.0% of tests failed in 2021 against 15.3% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 8.8% | 7,038 |
| 2 | Tyres | 4.3% | 3,430 |
| 3 | Brakes | 4.1% | 3,265 |
| 4 | Suspension | 3.6% | 2,909 |
| 5 | Visibility | 3.2% | 2,518 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 0.8% | 672 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Headlamp | 3,453 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 2,148 |
| 3 | Wipers | 2,133 |
| 4 | Stop lamp | 1,917 |
| 5 | Tread depth | 1,876 |
| 6 | Brake pads | 1,434 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 22.5% | 17,907 |
| 2 | Brakes | 19.2% | 15,274 |
| 3 | Suspension | 18.2% | 14,508 |
| 4 | Other defects | 8.8% | 7,027 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 5.5% | 4,341 |
| 6 | Visibility | 3.3% | 2,644 |
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 | 4,494 | 5.9% |
| 30-60k | 24,028 | 9.9% |
| 60-90k | 25,922 | 13.7% |
| 90-120k | 12,402 | 15.9% |
| 120-150k | 5,329 | 17.1% |
| 150k+ | 7,480 | 17.5% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 37,981 | 12.7% |
| Hybrid | 33,074 | 13.1% |
| Diesel | 8,248 | 15.0% |
| Electric | 202 | 14.4% |
| Other | 157 | 11.5% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 15,859 | 11.0% |
| 2022 | 16,042 | 12.0% |
| 2023 | 16,037 | 12.8% |
| 2024 | 15,916 | 14.2% |
| 2025 | 15,814 | 15.3% |
What to check before buying a 2013 Auris
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: lighting & signalling accounted for 8.8% of tests. Start there.
- Lighting & signalling (8.8% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Tyres (4.3% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
- Brakes (4.1% 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.
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 2013 Toyota Auriss pass their MOT?
86.9% of the 79,668 2013 Toyota Auris MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 13.1% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2013 Toyota Auris?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 8.8% of tests, followed by tyres (4.3%).
Does the 2013 Auris get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 5.9% in the 0-30k band to 17.5% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 79,668 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.