2019 Toyota Auris — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2019 Toyota Auris passed 91.1% of its 6,058 recorded MOT tests. That is effectively the same as small family cars of a similar age (9.3% fail rate), so the MOT record here is unremarkable in either direction. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, tyres and visibility.
What the MOT record shows
One area stands out: lighting & signalling, recorded in 9.5% of tests against 4.3% for the next-worst category.
At component level the recurring items are stop lamp, headlamp and headlamp aim — stop lamp alone was recorded 306 times.
Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 4.0% in the 0-30k band and 13.2% in the 150k+ band, a 9.1-point spread — more than double.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 18.8% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 5.9% of tests failed in 2021 against 11.1% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 9.5% | 575 |
| 2 | Tyres | 4.3% | 263 |
| 3 | Visibility | 2.9% | 173 |
| 4 | Brakes | 1.9% | 118 |
| 5 | Suspension | 1.1% | 64 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.3% | 15 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stop lamp | 306 |
| 2 | Headlamp | 188 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 160 |
| 4 | Wipers | 148 |
| 5 | Registration plate lamp(s) | 133 |
| 6 | Tread depth | 77 |
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 | 18.8% | 1,137 |
| 2 | Brakes | 9.7% | 586 |
| 3 | Suspension | 5.4% | 328 |
| 4 | Other defects | 4.9% | 295 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 2.8% | 167 |
| 6 | Visibility | 2.3% | 140 |
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 | 1,641 | 4.0% |
| 30-60k | 2,093 | 9.4% |
| 60-90k | 1,069 | 10.9% |
| 90-120k | 547 | 12.4% |
| 120-150k | 343 | 12.5% |
| 150k+ | 365 | 13.2% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Hybrid | 5,851 | 9.0% |
| Petrol | 202 | 5.0% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 590 | 5.9% |
| 2022 | 1,369 | 7.1% |
| 2023 | 1,384 | 8.7% |
| 2024 | 1,361 | 10.1% |
| 2025 | 1,354 | 11.1% |
What to check before buying a 2019 Auris
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: lighting & signalling accounted for 9.5% of tests. Start there.
- Lighting & signalling (9.5% 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.
- Visibility (2.9% of tests): Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair: £15–£150.
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 2019 Toyota Auriss pass their MOT?
91.1% of the 6,058 2019 Toyota Auris MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 8.9% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2019 Toyota Auris?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 9.5% of tests, followed by tyres (4.3%).
Does the 2019 Auris get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 4.0% in the 0-30k band to 13.2% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 6,058 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.