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Toyota Auris buying guide (Ireland, 2026)
What a used Toyota Auris costs in Ireland, how it does at the NCT, what goes wrong and what it costs to fix. Based on 185 for sale right now.
Used Toyota Auris prices by year
Typical asking price by registration year, and typical mileage. Private sellers usually take 5–10% less than asking; expect dealers to be a little dearer.
| Year | Typical price | Typical mileage | For sale |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | €15,000 | 125k km | 23 |
| 2017 | €13,950 | 132k km | 32 |
| 2016 | €12,500 | 115k km | 34 |
| 2015 | €9,000 | 183k km | 27 |
| 2014 | €7,000 | 172k km | 17 |
| 2013 | €6,950 | 229k km | 11 |
| 2012 | €5,500 | 209k km | 6 |
| 2011 | €6,000 | 243k km | 8 |
| 2010 | €2,850 | 268k km | 6 |
| 2009 | €2,600 | 281k km | 5 |
| 2008 | €2,500 | 285k km | 9 |
Toyota Auris NCT pass rate
How often Toyota Aurises pass their NCT first time, against all cars the same age (Road Safety Authority (RSA), NCT make & model data 2025, initial tests).
| Year | Pass first time | All cars that age | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 79% | 74% | |
| 2018 | 74% | 67% | |
| 2017 | 75% | 64% | |
| 2016 | 64% | 55% | |
| 2015 | 63% | 53% | |
| 2014 | 62% | 51% | |
| 2013 | 59% | 46% | |
| 2012 | 48% | 42% | |
| 2011 | 44% | 38% | |
| 2010 | 37% | 34% |
Most common reasons a 2015 Toyota Auris fails: lights & electrics (18% of tests), brake test (rollers) (12% of tests, more than most cars), brakes (10.4% of tests, more than most cars), wheels & tyres (5.5% of tests).
Common Toyota Auris problems
Known weak spots to check before you buy, with typical Irish garage costs if the problem is there.
Automatic gearbox health · €300–€2,500
Make sure the gear changes are smooth when warm, check for a gearbox warning light and ask if the gearbox oil was ever changed.
Injector problems (1.4 D-4D) · €300–€900
Rough idle, misfire, smoke or a hard start when warm point to injectors.
Timing belt history · €350–€700
Ask when the timing belt and water pump were last done (usually every 160,000 km or 5–6 years). No proof = budget for it.
Hybrid battery age · €800–€2,000
Watch for a red triangle warning. Ask for a hybrid battery health check, and make sure the petrol engine doesn't run constantly.
Engines and how long they last
| Engine | Usually lasts | Motor tax / year | For sale |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.4 Diesel | ~350k km | ~€190 | 33 |
| 1.8 Hybrid | ~400k km | ~€190 | 32 |
| 1.2 Petrol | ~400k km | ~€270 | 8 |
| 1.3 Petrol | ~400k km | ~€280 | 7 |
| 1.6 Diesel | ~320k km | ~€200 | 5 |
1.4 Diesel: usual problem: injectors and clutch are the usual big jobs.
"Usually lasts" is the mileage these engines commonly reach before major work; service history matters more than the number.
Parts for the Toyota Auris
Enter the reg on the parts page to get the right fit.
Brake discsBrake padsClutch kitsBatteriesShock absorbersWheel bearingsWiper bladesBulbsGlow plugsEGR valves
Before you buy a used Toyota Auris
Run a history check on the reg (write-off, finance owing, mileage), ask when the last service was done and for receipts, and start it from cold yourself. The used car checklist takes you through a viewing step by step.
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