BatteryMedium
Hybrid battery decline on very high-mileage cars
- Typically appears
- 150,000+ miles
- What to inspect
- Hybrid health check and state-of-charge behaviour
2013 Toyota Auris problems
A 2013 Toyota Auris is now 13 years old, so an average example has covered around 175,500 miles. An early car in the generation · most of the launch teething issues were still being worked through, so recall completion and dealer rectification history matter. Check the state safety inspection and service history alongside the documented faults below, which are sorted by whether a 2013 car has usually reached the mileage where they appear.
Compiled & reviewed by the VehicleFaults Research Team
Quick answer
The 2013 Toyota Auris is 13 years old, so an average example has covered roughly 175,500 miles. At that mileage 2 of the documented faults are already due, so check those first.
Faults a 2013 example has usually reached
Documented onset mileage is at or below the ~176k miles an average 2013 car has covered.
SuspensionLow
Rear bushes and shock wear on high-mileage cars
- Typically appears
- 120,000+ miles
- What to inspect
- Bounce test and listen for knocks
Faults that appear at any mileage
Age, electronics and build-related issues that are not mileage-driven.
BrakesMedium
Rear brake corrosion because of regenerative braking
- Typically appears
- Age-related
- What to inspect
- Inspect rear discs for scaling and lipping
ElectricalMedium
12V auxiliary battery failure
- Typically appears
- 5+ years
- What to inspect
- Test the 12V battery separately
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Check this exact carToyota Auris · frequently asked questions
Do high-mileage Auris hybrids hold up?
Yes, ex-private-hire cars often run past 200,000 miles with the original battery.
What is the retail story?
Hybrid health check certificate plus a clean MOT record.
What kills the deal?
Poor cosmetic condition, not mechanical failure.