2010 Toyota Auris: petrol or diesel?
Petrol, diesel and hybrid versions go wrong in different ways, so each has its own figures from the MOTs these cars had during 2023–2025. Pick the one you’re looking at: the fuel is on the logbook and in the car’s MOT history.
Known faults on every 2010 Toyota Auris
Reported by owners, mechanics and buying guides for this model and age. Check which engine the car has, as some apply to one engine only.
- All engines
Recalls: brake calipers, window wiring fire risk, suspension, accelerator
Recalls covered rear brake calipers that could come off (built Jan 2008), electric window wiring that could short and catch fire (built before Dec 2008), rear suspension (built Feb 2007 to Mar 2011) and the accelerator pedal.
At the viewing: Ask a Toyota dealer to check the VIN for outstanding recalls.
Source: Carbuyer: used Toyota Auris buying guide (2007-2012)
- Manual gearbox
Early clutch failure
Clutches can fail early, and some early gearboxes were replaced for noise.
At the viewing: Check the clutch bites cleanly and the gearbox is quiet.
Source: Carbuyer: used Toyota Auris buying guide (2007-2012)
- MultiMode automatic
Jerky or stuck MultiMode automatic
The MultiMode automatic (1.6 petrol and 1.4 diesel) is often jerky, and some refuse to change gear.
At the viewing: Drive it in traffic and through all the gears.
Source: Carbuyer: used Toyota Auris buying guide (2007-2012)
- All engines
Water in the spare wheel well
Water can collect in the spare wheel well, from the rear air outlets or tail-light seals.
At the viewing: Lift the boot floor and look for water.
Source: Carbuyer: used Toyota Auris buying guide (2007-2012)
- All engines
Weak handbrake and squealing brakes
The handbrake may not hold on a hill without adjustment, and brake dust can make the brakes squeal.
At the viewing: Test the handbrake on a slope.
Source: Carbuyer: used Toyota Auris buying guide (2007-2012)
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Other years
Every year of the Toyota Auris compared
| Year | MOT tests | Most flagged |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 3,694 | Tyres 24% |
| 2018 | 41,137 | Tyres 24% |
| 2017 | 42,377 | Tyres 25% |
| 2016 | 47,048 | Tyres 25% |
| 2015 | 52,043 | Tyres 25% |
| 2014 | 50,746 | Tyres 27% |
| 2013 | 41,166 | Tyres 27% |
| 2012 | 25,104 | Brakes 37% |
| 2011 | 28,047 | Brakes 40% |
| 2009 | 32,234 | Brakes 47% |
| 2008 | 33,710 | Brakes 50% |
| 2007 | 31,593 | Brakes 49% |
| 2006 | 158 | Suspension 42% |