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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 188 for sale right now.
Our take on the Toyota Auris
A 2018 Toyota Auris typically advertises at €15,000 and a 2013 one at €6,950, so it loses roughly 14% of its value a year at that age, faster than most cars. At the NCT, the 2007–2019 cars do better than other cars the same year. The 1.4 diesel is the most common engine (39% of those with a known engine), and it usually lasts around 350k km.
Check a Toyota Auris's priceNCT pass rate by year
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 | 33 |
| 2016 | €12,500 | 115k km | 36 |
| 2015 | €9,000 | 183k km | 26 |
| 2014 | €7,900 | 172k km | 16 |
| 2013 | €6,950 | 229k km | 11 |
| 2012 | €5,500 | 209k km | 6 |
| 2011 | €6,000 | 243k km | 8 |
| 2010 | €2,800 | 268k km | 7 |
| 2009 | €2,700 | 281k km | 7 |
| 2008 | €2,500 | 285k km | 9 |
Toyota Auris NCT pass rate
How often Toyota Aurises pass their NCT first time, compared with other cars the same year (Road Safety Authority (RSA), NCT make & model data 2025, initial tests).
| Year | Pass first time | Other cars, same year | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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% | |
| 2009 | 33% | 31% | |
| 2008 | 34% | 30% | |
| 2007 | 35% | 31% |
Most common reasons a 2016 Toyota Auris fails: lights & electrics (16.7% of tests, more than most cars), wheels & tyres (10.5% of tests), brake test (rollers) (5.6% of tests), brakes (4.7% 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 | 32 |
| 1.8 Hybrid | ~400k km | ~€190 | 31 |
| 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
Parts from AUTODOC Ireland: pick your car on the parts page to get the right fit.
Brake discsBrake padsClutch kitsTiming chain kitsShock absorbersWheel bearingsTrack rod endsFiltersWiper bladesHeadlight bulbsGlow plugsEGR valves
Quick bits on Amazon
Faster delivery for small things.
Wiper bladesBulbsBatteryOBD2 fault code readerJump starter
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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