Car statistics
How many Toyota Aurises are still on the road in Great Britain, how many are declared off the road, how new registrations have changed and which fuels they use. Built from DVLA licensing records and 148,661 DVSA MOT tests.
There were 135,797 Toyota Aurises licensed in Great Britain at the end of March 2026, and a further 4,943 declared off the road (SORN). That is 14.9% fewer than the peak of 159,566 in 2018.
Numbers peaked in 2018 and have fallen every year since, as older cars are scrapped faster than new ones are registered.
| Year | Licensed |
|---|---|
| 2006 | 112 |
| 2007 | 19,470 |
| 2008 | 37,973 |
| 2009 | 53,164 |
| 2010 | 63,261 |
| 2011 | 72,342 |
| 2012 | 80,394 |
| 2013 | 93,736 |
| 2014 | 109,766 |
| 2015 | 126,003 |
| 2016 | 139,226 |
| 2017 | 149,802 |
| 2018 | 159,566 |
| 2019 | 157,730 |
| 2020 | 153,365 |
| 2021 | 152,144 |
| 2022 | 149,708 |
| 2023 | 146,238 |
| 2024 | 141,938 |
| 2025 | 137,284 |
| 2026 | 135,797 |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of March 2026 Updated
Source:DfT / DVLA End of March 2026 Updated
In 2025, 71.9% of Toyota Auris MOT tests were passed first time, against 72.8% for all cars. Cars of the same ages as the Toyota Aurises tested pass 68.6% of the time, so the Toyota Auris does better than average for its age, by 3.3 points. In 2024 its pass rate was 72.5%.
Comparing like with like: each bar pair covers cars of the same age, so an older average age does not count against a model.
| Vehicle age | Toyota Auris | All cars |
|---|---|---|
| 6–7 years | 80.6% | 83.0% |
| 8–10 years | 78.7% | 75.7% |
| 11–14 years | 71.7% | 65.5% |
| 15–19 years | 60.6% | 58.0% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment is the most common reason a Toyota Auris fails its MOT, appearing on 52.9% of failed tests. A failed test can have defects in more than one category, so shares add up to more than 100%. 6.5% of Toyota Auris tests found at least one dangerous defect, against 7.3% for all cars.
| Defect category | Share of failed tests |
|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 52.9% |
| Suspension | 25.9% |
| Brakes | 24.2% |
| Tyres | 19.5% |
| Visibility | 14.6% |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 6.0% |
| Body, chassis, structure | 5.5% |
| Steering | 4.7% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
The single most common reason a Toyota Auris failed its MOT in 2025 was “Stop lamp: not working”, on 13.9% of 41,737 failed tests. 53.6% of tests ended with at least one advisory, a problem to watch that did not fail the test; the most common was “Tread depth: worn close to legal limit or worn on edge”. The same fault on any wheel or side counts once.
Share of failed tests with each defect. A test can fail for more than one.
| Defect | Share of failed tests |
|---|---|
| Stop lamp: not working Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 13.9% |
| Position lamp: not working Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 13.6% |
| Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively Visibility | 8.4% |
| Headlamp: not working on dipped beam Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 8.4% |
| Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 7.8% |
| Parking brake efficiency below requirements Brakes | 6.6% |
| Linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Suspension | 6.4% |
| Tyres: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Tyres | 6.3% |
| Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick Brakes | 6.0% |
| Headlamp aim: too low Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 5.1% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
Share of all tests with each advisory: worth checking on a car you are buying.
| Advisory | Share of tests |
|---|---|
| Tread depth: worn close to legal limit or worn on edge Tyres | 15.1% |
| Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brakes | 10.6% |
| Suspension arms: pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Suspension | 9.9% |
| Tyres: slightly damaged or cracking or perishing Tyres | 9.6% |
| Rigid brake pipes: corroded, covered in grease or other material Brakes | 9.4% |
| Brake pads: wearing thin Brakes | 7.0% |
| Shock absorbers: light misting of oil Suspension | 4.0% |
| Brake discs: worn, but not excessively Brakes | 3.7% |
| Coil spring: corroded Suspension | 3.7% |
| Registration plates: deteriorated but not likely to be misread Identification of the vehicle | 3.4% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
13 years of the Toyota Auris, by year of first registration, have their own page with MOT results, common faults, mileage and how many are left. Against all cars of the same age, the 2013 cars did best at their 2025 MOT (75.3% passed first time) and the 2019 cars worst (78.8%).
| Year | Registered | Left | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | – | 9,983 | 58.4% |
| 2008 | – | 10,672 | 58.9% |
| 2009 | – | 10,410 | 61.9% |
| 2010 | – | 9,486 | 63.1% |
| 2011 | – | 9,402 | 63.7% |
| 2012 | – | 8,447 | 65.9% |
| 2013 | – | 13,878 | 75.3% |
| 2014 | 18,436 | 16,596 | 76.4% |
| 2015 | 18,375 | 16,682 | 77.4% |
| 2016 | 15,759 | 14,962 | 78.8% |
| 2017 | 13,904 | 13,283 | 79.9% |
| 2018 | 13,146 | 12,583 | 80.7% |
| 2019 | 1,148 | 1,109 | 78.8% |
Registered: cars on the DVLA record at the end of the year they were first registered (these counts start in 2014, so older years show a dash). Left: licensed or declared SORN at the end of 2025. Both cover the United Kingdom. Pass rate: first-time passes at normal MOT tests in Great Britain in 2025; all cars: every car first registered the same year.
The average Toyota Auris covers 7,960 miles a year, worked out from odometer readings at consecutive MOT tests.
| Vehicle age | Miles a year |
|---|---|
| 6–7 years | 11,389 |
| 8–10 years | 9,547 |
| 11–14 years | 7,344 |
| 15–19 years | 5,958 |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
Registrations of Toyota Aurises for the first time in Great Britain peaked at 20,693 in 2007. In 2025, 2 were registered. With almost none registered new, the number on the road is likely to keep falling.
| Year | First registrations |
|---|---|
| ’01 | 0 |
| ’02 | 0 |
| ’03 | 0 |
| ’04 | 0 |
| ’05 | 0 |
| ’06 | 110 |
| ’07 | 20,693 |
| ’08 | 19,578 |
| ’09 | 15,639 |
| ’10 | 12,018 |
| ’11 | 11,008 |
| ’12 | 9,523 |
| ’13 | 15,609 |
| ’14 | 18,526 |
| ’15 | 18,454 |
| ’16 | 16,140 |
| ’17 | 14,115 |
| ’18 | 13,076 |
| ’19 | 1,165 |
| ’20 | 15 |
| ’21 | 9 |
| ’22 | 12 |
| ’23 | 13 |
| ’24 | 6 |
| ’25 | 2 |
Source:DfT / DVLA 2001 to 2025 Updated
Of the 143,390 Toyota Aurises licensed in the UK at the end of 2025, 45.8% have an engine of 1,701cc to 1,800cc, and 29.4% have an engine of 1,501cc to 1,600cc. The share with an engine of 1,701cc to 1,800cc has grown from 22.3% in 2014 to 45.8%. Hybrids made up 22.3% of those licensed in 2014 and 45.8% in 2025.
DVLA records engine size in 100cc bands.
| Engine size | Share of those licensed |
|---|---|
| 1,701cc to 1,800cc 65,691 licensed | 45.8% |
| 1,501cc to 1,600cc 42,145 licensed | 29.4% |
| 1,301cc to 1,400cc 24,120 licensed | 16.8% |
| 1,101cc to 1,200cc 8,729 licensed | 6.1% |
| 1,901cc to 2,000cc 2,165 licensed | 1.5% |
| Other sizes 540 licensed | 0.4% |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of 2014 to end of 2025 Updated
| Engine size | Fuel | Licensed | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,701–1,800cc | Hybrid | 65,651 | 45.8% |
| 1,501–1,600cc | Petrol | 39,613 | 27.6% |
| 1,301–1,400cc | Petrol | 15,506 | 10.8% |
| 1,101–1,200cc | Petrol | 8,728 | 6.1% |
| 1,301–1,400cc | Diesel | 8,602 | 6.0% |
| 1,501–1,600cc | Diesel | 2,453 | 1.7% |
| 1,901–2,000cc | Diesel | 2,165 | 1.5% |
Share of those licensed at the end of each year, for the most common sizes.
| Year | 1,701–1,800cc | 1,501–1,600cc | 1,301–1,400cc | 1,101–1,200cc |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 22.3% | 42.5% | 26.9% | 0.0% |
| 2015 | 27.0% | 39.2% | 25.7% | 1.2% |
| 2016 | 31.0% | 36.4% | 23.0% | 3.5% |
| 2017 | 35.2% | 33.8% | 20.5% | 5.1% |
| 2018 | 39.9% | 31.4% | 18.5% | 5.5% |
| 2019 | 40.9% | 31.1% | 18.2% | 5.5% |
| 2020 | 41.2% | 31.2% | 18.0% | 5.4% |
| 2021 | 41.9% | 30.9% | 17.9% | 5.6% |
| 2022 | 42.6% | 30.6% | 17.8% | 5.7% |
| 2023 | 43.5% | 30.3% | 17.6% | 5.7% |
| 2024 | 44.6% | 29.9% | 17.3% | 5.9% |
| 2025 | 45.8% | 29.4% | 16.8% | 6.1% |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of 2014 to end of 2025 Updated
Share of those licensed at the end of each year.
| Year | Hybrid | Petrol | Diesel |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 22.3% | 60.0% | 17.7% |
| 2015 | 26.9% | 55.6% | 17.4% |
| 2016 | 31.0% | 52.4% | 16.5% |
| 2017 | 35.2% | 49.8% | 14.9% |
| 2018 | 39.9% | 46.7% | 13.3% |
| 2019 | 40.9% | 46.4% | 12.7% |
| 2020 | 41.2% | 46.4% | 12.3% |
| 2021 | 41.9% | 46.1% | 11.9% |
| 2022 | 42.6% | 45.9% | 11.4% |
| 2023 | 43.5% | 45.6% | 10.8% |
| 2024 | 44.5% | 45.2% | 10.2% |
| 2025 | 45.8% | 44.5% | 9.6% |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of 2014 to end of 2025 Updated
United Kingdom figures from DfT table VEH0220 (licensed cars at the end of each year, SORN excluded), so they differ slightly from the Great Britain counts elsewhere on this page. How we use engine sizes.
The Vehicle Certification Agency’s new car data lists the Toyota Auris from 2007 to 2018. On the NEDC test (listings 2007 to 2018), official combined fuel economy for its petrol, diesel and petrol hybrid versions ranges from 39.8 to 83.1 mpg, with CO2 of 79 to 166 g/km.
| Engine and fuel | Combined mpg | CO2 g/km | Listed | Euro standard | Versions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.2 petrol | 51.4–61.4 | 106–126 | 2016–2018 | Euro 6 | 17 |
| 1.3 petrol | 47.9–52.3 | 125–136 | 2010–2018 | Euro 5 to Euro 6 | 18 |
| 1.4 petrol | 40.9 | 163 | 2007–2009 | Euro 4 | 1 |
| 1.5 petrol | 58.9 | 108–109 | 2018 | Euro 6 | 2 |
| 1.6 petrol | 39.8–49.6 | 134–166 | 2007–2015 | Euro 4 to Euro 5 | 45 |
| 1.4 diesel | 56.5–83.1 | 89–132 | 2007–2018 | Euro 4 to Euro 6 | 34 |
| 1.6 diesel | 65.7–67.3 | 108–110 | 2016–2018 | Euro 6 | 8 |
| 2.0 diesel | 52.3 | 144 | 2007–2009 | Euro 4 | 1 |
| 2.2 diesel | 45.6–47.1 | 158–164 | 2007–2009 | Euro 4 | 1 |
| 1.8 petrol hybrid | 70.6–80.7 | 79–93 | 2011–2018 | Euro 5 to Euro 6 | 41 |
Source:VCA July 2000 to 15 September 2026 Updated
DVSA lists 20 safety recalls for the Toyota Auris since 1992, the first in 2009. The most recent was launched on 20 January 2025.
All 20 Toyota Auris recalls, with defects, remedies and build dates
A recall applies to cars built on particular dates or with particular VINs, not to every Toyota Auris. The details come from manufacturers through DVSA, which says they may be delayed or incomplete. To check a specific car, use GOV.UK’s vehicle recall check or ask the manufacturer or a dealer. How we match recalls to models.
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis January 1992 to September 2026 Updated
| Model | Licensed | Change on a year | SORN | Rank | Main fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toyota Auris | 135,797 | −3.4% | 4,943 | 68 | Hybrid |
| Volkswagen Golf | 900,884 | −2.1% | 122,944 | 3 | Petrol |
| Ford Focus | 857,445 | −6.6% | 100,497 | 4 | Petrol |
| Vauxhall Astra | 527,414 | −9.7% | 94,476 | 8 | Petrol |
| Audi A3 | 433,527 | +0.1% | 28,805 | 11 | Petrol |
| Figures | Source | Period | Records | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Licensed and SORN counts | Vehicle licensing statistics Department for Transport | End of March 2026 | 140,740 Auris records (licensed and SORN) | 15 September 2026 |
| Registered for the first time | Vehicle licensing statistics Department for Transport | 2001 to 2025 | – | 15 September 2026 |
| MOT results and mileage | Anonymised MOT tests and results Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency Derived statistics UK Motoring | 2025 | 148,661 MOT tests | 15 September 2026 |
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