Is the Toyota Auris ULEZ Compliant?
Based on 157,660 MOT tests, around 92% of Toyota Aurises still on the road are likely to meet London's ULEZ standards, and about 6% are likely to be charged. For the remaining 3%, it depends on the exact Euro standard or month of registration.
The fuel mix matters: tested cars were 45% petrol, 43% hybrid (petrol), 10% diesel. Every petrol Auris in the data (2006 onwards) is likely to be compliant. Every hybrid (petrol) Auris in the data (2010 onwards) is likely to be compliant. Diesel Aurises are generally compliant from 2016, while diesel cars from 2013 or earlier are likely to be charged.
- Likely compliant
- 92%
- Likely charged
- 6%
- Depends on the car
- 3%
- MOT tests analysed
- 157,660
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Auris ULEZ compliance by year and fuel
Estimated from the year of first registration. Numbers show how many Aurises of each type were MOT tested, as a guide to how common they are.
| First registered | Petrol | Hybrid (petrol) | Diesel | Electric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Likely compliant44 tested | Likely compliant1,225 tested | – | – |
| 2018 | Likely compliant1,193 tested | Likely compliant12,638 tested | Likely compliant45 tested | Compliant1 tested |
| 2017 | Likely compliant2,701 tested | Likely compliant11,142 tested | Likely compliant408 tested | – |
| 2016 | Likely compliant3,447 tested | Likely compliant10,860 tested | Likely compliant1,600 tested | Compliant2 tested |
| 2015 | Likely compliant4,348 tested | Likely compliant11,023 tested | Check exact car2,211 tested | Compliant17 tested |
| 2014 | Likely compliant5,400 tested | Likely compliant9,754 tested | Check exact car2,136 tested | Compliant72 tested |
| 2013 | Likely compliant6,673 tested | Likely compliant5,875 tested | Likely charged1,440 tested | Compliant41 tested |
| 2012 | Likely compliant4,743 tested | Likely compliant2,055 tested | Likely charged313 tested | Compliant722 tested |
| 2011 | Likely compliant5,554 tested | Likely compliant1,637 tested | Likely charged308 tested | Compliant1,085 tested |
| 2010 | Likely compliant7,184 tested | Likely compliant957 tested | Likely charged465 tested | Compliant619 tested |
| 2009 | Likely compliant10,209 tested | – | Likely charged1,190 tested | Compliant1 tested |
| 2008 | Likely compliant9,771 tested | – | Likely charged2,475 tested | Compliant1 tested |
| 2007 | Likely compliant9,213 tested | – | Likely charged2,491 tested | Compliant1 tested |
| 2006 | Likely compliant38 tested | – | Likely charged23 tested | – |
How ULEZ rules apply to the Auris
Cars that miss the standard pay £12.50 for each day they're driven in the zone. Petrol and petrol-hybrid cars need Euro 4 (most from 2006), while diesels need Euro 6 (most from September 2015). Electric versions always comply.
- Petrol (45% of Aurises tested): every year in our data is likely to comply.
- Hybrid (petrol) (43% of Aurises tested): every year in our data is likely to comply.
- Diesel (10% of Aurises tested): likely compliant from 2016; 2013 and earlier are likely to be charged.
- Electric (2% of Aurises tested): always compliant.
Aurises from 2014 and 2015 sit on the boundary (3% of those tested): some were built to the required standard before it became compulsory. The Euro standard is sometimes on the V5C logbook, or Toyota can confirm it. Our ULEZ calculator can help.
Thinking of buying one? Check how Aurises fare at the MOT too: see the Toyota Auris MOT failure rate.
Buying a used Toyota Auris for London: what the MOT data shows
The Toyota Aurises in this data were first registered between 2006 and 2019. 2015 was the most common year, with 17,641 tests (11% of the total), and half were registered in 2014 or later.
Aurises from likely-compliant years passed their MOT first time 75% of the time, at an average of 80,985 miles. Older ones likely to be charged passed 65% of the time with 92,624 miles on average, so a compliant car is usually the more reliable buy as well as the cheaper one to drive in London.
On a budget, the oldest hybrid (petrol) Aurises likely to comply are from 2010. 957 of them were tested; 2010 cars passed first time 66% of the time and averaged 86,177 miles. Check the Euro standard on the V5C before you buy one from around then.
On a budget, the oldest diesel Aurises likely to comply are from 2016. 1,600 of them were tested; 2016 cars passed first time 81% of the time and averaged 73,402 miles. Check the Euro standard on the V5C before you buy one from around then.
Whichever year you choose, check the Auris's weak spots. The most common MOT failures were lights and electrics: "not working" (7.9% of tests) and "not working on dipped beam" (2.1%); visibility: "does not clear the windscreen effectively" (2.5%). The most frequent advisory was "tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm", on 12.2% of tests.
Overall, 74% of Aurises passed first time, slightly above the 71% average for all cars, and they had covered 81,834 miles on average, more than the 73,145-mile average.
ULEZ compliance for other models
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About this data
Based on 157,660 first MOT tests of the Toyota Auris carried out in 2023.
Source: DVSA anonymised MOT test data (contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0). First attempts on cars only; “pass rate” means passing first time. Averages cover all 32,735,164 cars tested (71% passed), and years with under 50 tests are hidden.
ULEZ results are estimates from fuel type and year of first registration. Transport for London makes the final decision.
Learn more about how our data works.
Frequently asked questions
What 157,660 MOT tests say about the Toyota Auris and London's ULEZ.
Is the Toyota Auris ULEZ compliant?
In our data about 92% of Aurises on the road are likely compliant and 6% likely to be charged. Petrol and petrol-hybrid cars need Euro 4 (most from 2006), while diesels need Euro 6 (most from September 2015).
Which petrol Auris years are ULEZ compliant?
Petrol Aurises first registered from 2006 are likely compliant. Some earlier cars meet Euro 4 too, so check the exact vehicle.
Is a diesel Auris ULEZ compliant?
Only if it meets Euro 6, which generally means first registered from September 2015. Diesel Aurises from 2013 or earlier are likely to be charged.
How can I check if a specific Auris is ULEZ compliant?
Enter its registration in our free ULEZ check, which uses the vehicle's DVLA record. Always confirm with TfL before relying on it.
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