2009 Toyota Auris MOT pass rate: 74.2% (31,986 tests)
Is the 2009 Auris getting worse?
Pass rate of 2009-registered cars across recent test years:
| Test year | Pass rate | |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 74.9% +8.0 vs same-age |
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| 2024 | 73.7% +7.5 vs same-age |
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| 2025 | 73.8% +7.7 vs same-age |
The raw rate normally falls as cars age. The “vs same-age” figure compares this cohort with all UK cars registered in the same year, so normal ageing is not mistaken for a bad model year.
What fails on a 2009 Auris
| # | System | Defects recorded | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 6,495 | 26.3% |
| 2 | Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 6,381 | 25.8% |
| 3 | Suspension | 4,589 | 18.6% |
| 4 | Tyres | 1,985 | 8.0% |
| 5 | Visibility | 1,528 | 6.2% |
| 6 | Noise, emissions and leaks | 1,384 | 5.6% |
All Auris years compared
| Registration year | Tests | Pass rate | Vs same-age | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 31,308 | 70.4% | +5.2 pts | 99,064 |
| 2008 | 33,461 | 70.7% | +5.6 pts | 98,220 |
| 2009 (this page) | 31,986 | 74.2% | +7.8 pts | 89,862 |
| 2010 | 28,321 | 74.6% | +7.3 pts | 88,096 |
| 2011 | 27,881 | 75.5% | +6.3 pts | 85,206 |
| 2012 | 24,973 | 77.0% | +5.8 pts | 80,844 |
| 2013 | 40,966 | 83.8% | +10.5 pts | 76,915 |
| 2014 | 50,508 | 84.0% | +8.2 pts | 78,040 |
| 2015 | 51,777 | 85.6% | +6.9 pts | 73,175 |
| 2016 | 46,852 | 86.9% | +5.6 pts | 63,878 |
| 2017 | 42,170 | 87.9% | +3.9 pts | 57,346 |
| 2018 | 40,984 | 89.1% | +2.8 pts | 54,212 |
| 2019 | 3,681 | 89.1% | +0.7 pts | 56,899 |
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FAQs
Is a 2009 Toyota Auris reliable?
2009-registered examples passed 74.2% of their MOT tests (31,986 tests, 2023–2025), +7.8 points versus all UK cars registered in the same year. At roughly 17 years old with a median 89,862 miles, condition now varies car by car — always check the individual MOT history.
What mileage is too high for a 2009 Auris?
The median tested example shows 89,862 miles. Anything far beyond that isn't automatically bad — a motorway-mile car with consistent service records often beats a low-mileage school-run car — but price accordingly and scrutinise the mileage trail for gaps or drops.
Should I buy the petrol or diesel 2009 Auris?
In this cohort petrols pass 74.6% of tests against 69.6% for diesels. Mileage and use can explain part of that gap, so treat it as a reason to inspect DPF and emissions history, not a fuel-type verdict.
Source: DVSA Anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023–2025 extracts (96 million Class 4 initial tests; retests excluded). Only vehicles old enough for a routine first MOT are included. Age-adjusted figures compare the model-year cohort with all vehicles of the same registration year tested in the same calendar year. Contains public sector information licensed under OGL v3.0.