2014 Toyota Auris — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 98,135 MOT tests, the 2014 Toyota Auris recorded an 87.2% pass rate. That is 4.6 percentage points better than small family cars of a similar age, which fail at 17.5%. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, tyres and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — lighting & signalling (8.1%) and tyres (5.2%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are headlamp, headlamp aim and wipers — headlamp alone was recorded 4,171 times.
A 150k+ example is materially riskier than a 0-30k one: 16.6% versus 6.0%.
Split by fuel, diesel examples fail 4.1pp more often than petrol ones (15.9% vs 11.8%) — worth weighing if you have a choice.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 21.4% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 10.9% of tests failed in 2021 against 14.8% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 8.1% | 7,946 |
| 2 | Tyres | 5.2% | 5,062 |
| 3 | Brakes | 4.2% | 4,079 |
| 4 | Visibility | 3.1% | 3,079 |
| 5 | Suspension | 3.0% | 2,981 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 0.9% | 835 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Headlamp | 4,171 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 2,728 |
| 3 | Wipers | 2,575 |
| 4 | Tread depth | 2,266 |
| 5 | Registration plate lamp(s) | 1,886 |
| 6 | Brake pads | 1,832 |
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 | 21.4% | 21,036 |
| 2 | Brakes | 18.1% | 17,791 |
| 3 | Suspension | 14.3% | 14,044 |
| 4 | Other defects | 6.9% | 6,757 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 5.4% | 5,314 |
| 6 | Visibility | 2.9% | 2,820 |
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 | 6,550 | 6.0% |
| 30-60k | 30,212 | 10.1% |
| 60-90k | 26,949 | 13.4% |
| 90-120k | 13,147 | 15.8% |
| 120-150k | 6,937 | 16.0% |
| 150k+ | 14,332 | 16.6% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Hybrid | 54,506 | 12.7% |
| Petrol | 30,385 | 11.8% |
| Diesel | 12,488 | 15.9% |
| Electric | 381 | 16.5% |
| Other | 366 | 15.6% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 19,539 | 10.9% |
| 2022 | 19,765 | 11.8% |
| 2023 | 19,868 | 12.8% |
| 2024 | 19,764 | 14.1% |
| 2025 | 19,199 | 14.8% |
What to check before buying a 2014 Auris
On a 2014 Auris, lighting & signalling is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 8.1% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Lighting & signalling (8.1% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Tyres (5.2% 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 (4.2% 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 2014 Toyota Auriss pass their MOT?
87.2% of the 98,135 2014 Toyota Auris MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 12.8% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2014 Toyota Auris?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 8.1% of tests, followed by tyres (5.2%).
Does the 2014 Auris get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 6.0% in the 0-30k band to 16.6% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 98,135 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.