Should I buy a 2013–2019 Toyota Auris 1.6 Petrol Manual?

Explore common problems, estimated repair costs and practical checks for the 2013–2019 Toyota Auris 1.6 Petrol Manual. Use this guide to help assess a used car, then unlock a personalised report for the exact vehicle you're considering.

Common problems

1High Likelihood

Manual gearbox whine and bearing wear

A steady whine rises with road speed, often most obvious around 35-50mph and in several gears.

How to check

Drive at 30-60mph in second through fifth gears with the radio off.

Estimated Repair Cost

£1,500

2High Likelihood

EVAP canister cracking and petrol leak risk

Petrol smell near the rear of the car after filling up, or dampness around the tank area. May have no obvious symptoms before it starts leaking.

How to check

Run the registration through Toyota UK's recall checker.

Estimated Repair Cost

£350

3Moderate Likelihood

Clutch hydraulic wear and creaky pedal

Creaking from the pedal area, a heavier or uneven pedal, or occasional reluctance selecting gears from rest.

How to check

Press the clutch repeatedly while stationary, then select first and reverse after a short drive.

Estimated Repair Cost

£420

MOT Failure Rate

0%10%20%30%0–20,000 miles: 6.5% (929 failed / 14,276 tests)20,000–40,000 miles: 11.2% (4,730 failed / 42,170 tests)40,000–60,000 miles: 15.5% (5,638 failed / 36,427 tests)60,000–80,000 miles: 18.8% (4,089 failed / 21,739 tests)80,000–100,000 miles: 21.2% (2,259 failed / 10,670 tests)100,000–120,000 miles: 23.6% (1,018 failed / 4,317 tests)120,000–140,000 miles: 25.4% (452 failed / 1,782 tests)140,000–160,000 miles: 26.6% (201 failed / 755 tests)160,000–180,000 miles: 27.1% (92 failed / 340 tests)180,000–200,000 miles: 24.4% (42 failed / 172 tests)020k40k60k80k100k120k140k160k180k200kMilesFailure rate
2013–2019 Toyota Auris 1.6 Petrol Manual

Toyota Auris buying questions

Is a 2013–2019 Toyota Auris worth buying?

It can be, but only if the individual car backs it up. For the 2013–2019 Toyota Auris 1.6 Petrol Manual, treat model-level patterns as viewing priorities and let condition, history and inspection evidence decide.

What common problems affect the Toyota Auris (2013–2019)?

The problem cards above list the model-level checks for this guide. Read them as priorities for inspection and paperwork review, not proof that every example will have those faults.

What should I check before buying a Toyota Auris?

Look for evidence, not just assurances: MOT advisories, service history, repair invoices, warning lights, fluid leaks, tyre and brake condition, and how the car behaves on a proper test drive. And of course, look at your personalised Should I Buy This Car? report, outlining a full list of common issues in detail, a personalised road test, a plain-English explanation and a MotorIQ score.

A model guide is useful. A report on its registration is better.

The guide above gives you the model-level pattern. A personalised MotorIQ report checks the registration-specific record and turns it into an ownership view before you commit.

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