Toyota Auris: lighting & signalling MOT failures
Of the 910,008 Toyota Auris MOT tests in this dataset, 11.5% recorded at least one lighting & signalling failure. It shows up most on 2007 and 2011 cars.
Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair cost: £10–£150 (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Lighting & signalling failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 382 | 14.1% |
| 2007 | 72,833 | 16.6% |
| 2008 | 75,825 | 16.0% |
| 2009 | 69,033 | 15.9% |
| 2010 | 59,282 | 16.0% |
| 2011 | 57,683 | 16.3% |
| 2012 | 50,856 | 15.2% |
| 2013 | 79,668 | 8.8% |
| 2014 | 98,135 | 8.1% |
| 2015 | 98,529 | 7.9% |
| 2016 | 87,897 | 8.0% |
| 2017 | 78,019 | 7.6% |
| 2018 | 75,741 | 8.2% |
| 2019 | 6,058 | 9.5% |
Methodology & source. 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.