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Toyota Auris Sr Valvematic Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Toyota Auris Sr Valvematic reliable? We analysed 1,077 real MOT tests across 144 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 1,077 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
84.8%
Typical Mileage
83,671mi
Annual Mileage
6,296mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Toyota Auris Sr Valvematic is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Toyota Auris Sr Valvematic.

Specifications

Toyota Auris Sr Valvematic — specs & performance

Verified from DVLA & DVSA records

A snapshot of the engine, performance, dimensions, fuel economy and running costs for the Toyota Auris Sr Valvematic — drawn from official DVLA vehicle records and the DVSA fuel-economy database.

1598cc
Engine
132bhp
Power
12sec
0–62 mph
42.8mpg
Combined
154g/km
CO₂

Engine & Performance

Engine size
1598cc
Power
132 BHP
0–62 mph
12 sec
Fuel type
Petrol

Body & Dimensions

Body type
Car
Common colour
White
Wheel plan
2 Axle Rigid Body

Fuel Economy

Combined
42.8 mpg
Urban
32.8 mpg
Extra-urban
51.4 mpg
Fuel cost / 12k mi
£2077

Tax & Emissions

CO2 output
154 g/km Band G
Emission class
Not Available
Road tax (12 mo.)
£200
Road tax (6 mo.)
£110
Insurance group
13 of 50
Sources: DVLA vehicle register · DVSA fuel-economy database · VCA emissions data. Specifications reflect a representative Toyota Auris Sr Valvematic record and may vary by trim, year and option pack.

Toyota Auris Sr Valvematic Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Toyota Auris Sr Valvematic. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Toyota Auris Sr Valvematic Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Toyota Auris Sr Valvematic owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
3,910 mi/yr
Typical
6,296 mi/yr
Average
7,076 mi/yr
Heavy usage
9,223 mi/yr

Toyota Auris Sr Valvematic Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Toyota Auris Sr Valvematic MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
83,671 mi
75th Percentile
108,568 mi
95th Percentile
150,230 mi
Max Recorded
765,227 mi

How Does the Toyota Auris Sr Valvematic Compare?

MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Toyota Auris Sr Valvematic THIS CAR 84.8% 1,077 83,671 mi — yrs
Toyota Yaris 77.7% 9,038,234 54,896 mi 27 yrs
Toyota Corolla 75.4% 4,239,724 75,409 mi 36 yrs
Toyota Avensis 75% 3,497,866 89,776 mi 28 yrs
Gilera Fuoco 88.1% 746 13,559 mi 19 yrs

Compared to the Toyota Yaris (77.7% pass rate) and the Toyota Corolla (75.4% pass rate), the Toyota Auris Sr Valvematic outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Toyota Auris Sr Valvematic?

The Toyota Auris Sr Valvematic has an overall MOT pass rate of 84.8% across 1,077 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

A typical Toyota Auris Sr Valvematic owner drives around 6,296 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.

Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.

Toyota Auris Sr Valvematic — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Toyota Auris Sr Valvematic reliable?
Based on 1,077 MOT tests, the Toyota Auris Sr Valvematic has a 84.8% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Toyota Auris Sr Valvematic?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Toyota Auris Sr Valvematic do per year?
The typical Toyota Auris Sr Valvematic does around 6,296 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Toyota Auris Sr Valvematic last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Toyota Auris Sr Valvematic?
Yes. An MOT pass rate tells you about the model in general, but a vehicle history check reveals the specific car's finance, stolen, write-off and mileage history — things the seller may not disclose.