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Used Toyota Auris II: the buying guide

Hatchback · 2012–2018 · Petrol, Diesel, Hybrid

✓ 20 sources cited · updated on 15 October 2026

Buy with care
Reliability
3.5/5
Estimated monthly cost
€325/month
Indicative prices
€8,500 – €15,000

4 known faults

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Toyota Auris II, front three-quarter view

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Verdict

Buy with care

Compact (saloon and Touring Sports estate) rated 5 stars by Euro NCAP in 2013. Reliability depends on the engine: the 1.8 HSD hybrid is described as the best choice, while the D-4D diesels are the weak points (oil consumption, EGR valve on the 1.6). Apart from the diesels, owners say they are satisfied according to L'argus.

Reliability
3.5/5
Indicative prices
€8,500 – €15,000
Monthly cost
€325
Euro NCAP
5/5

Which version to choose

Versions to favour: 1.8 HSD hybride 136.

  • 1.33 Dual VVT-i 99

    Petrol · Manual · 99 hp · Crit'Air 1

    Entry-level petrol, rated by Caradisiac among the engines to avoid because it struggles.

  • 1.6 Valvematic 132

    Petrol · Manual · 132 hp · Crit'Air 1

    The liveliest petrol of the original range (0 to 100 km/h in 10 s according to Automoli). A Multidrive S gearbox was offered as an option.

  • 1.2 T 116

    Petrol · Manual · 116 hp · Crit'Air 1

    Petrol turbo introduced with the 2015 facelift, judged durable in Caradisiac owner reviews.

  • 1.8 HSD hybride 136

    ✓ Recommended

    Hybrid · Automatic · 136 hp · 3.9 L/100 km · 91 g CO₂/km · Crit'Air 1

    Hybrid judged the best version by Caradisiac and L'argus; the battery does not reduce the boot.

    Engine: Toyota 1.8 hybrid (2ZR-FXE)

    Verdict on this engine: Buy with care

  • 1.4 D-4D 90

    Diesel · Manual · 90 hp · Crit'Air 2

    Small diesel whose oil consumption is the most cited fault; to avoid according to Caradisiac.

  • 2.0 D-4D 124

    Diesel · Manual · 124 hp · Crit'Air 2

    Diesel sold before the facelift, replaced by the 1.6 D-4D; piston rings and pistons to watch (L'argus).

  • 1.6 D-4D 112

    Diesel · Manual · 112 hp · Crit'Air 2

    Diesel of BMW origin introduced in 2015; EGR valve and EGR cooler to check (recall).

Market prices

€8,500 – €15,000

Indicative range: 2012 to 2018, yearly medians of 102 online listings collected by iAutos (years with at least 3 listings).

Collected on 20 October 2026 from the sources below. Our own survey of listings, by year and mileage, will refine it.

Known faults

Oil consumption of the D-4D diesels (1.4 and 2.0)

Severity 3/3 · Serious

L'argus describes abnormal oil consumption (more than 0.5 litres per 1,000 km) on the 1.4 D-4D up to the end of production, with an engine to replace in serious cases, and a piston ring and piston problem on the 2.0 D-4D up to a certain chassis number. Caradisiac reports heavy oil consumption on the diesels, which can reach 2 litres per 1,000 km; Fiches-auto cites it as the most frequent problem of the 1.4 D-4D.

Versions
1.4 D-4D 90, 2.0 D-4D 124
Onset
not documented
Repair
not documented

12 V battery discharge

Severity 1/3 · Annoying

Fiches-auto reports battery discharges on 2012-2014 examples, generally after a few days standing. Caradisiac also cites, from forums, a dashboard warning light that can discharge the 12 V battery.

Versions
1.33 Dual VVT-i 99, 1.6 Valvematic 132, 1.8 HSD hybride 136, 1.4 D-4D 90, 2.0 D-4D 124
Onset
not documented
Repair
not documented

Premature rear brake wear

Severity 1/3 · Annoying

Owners report early wear of the rear discs and pads (Fiches-auto); Carnews indicates that these complaints are frequent, especially on E150 models.

Versions
1.33 Dual VVT-i 99, 1.6 Valvematic 132, 1.2 T 116, 1.8 HSD hybride 136, 1.4 D-4D 90, 2.0 D-4D 124, 1.6 D-4D 112
Onset
not documented
Repair
not documented

EGR cooler and valve of the 1.6 D-4D (BMW origin)

Manufacturer recall

The EGR cooler of the 1.6 D-4D can leak over time, generating deposits in the EGR module and the intake manifold. Toyota launched a recall in France for vehicles built between April 2015 and May 2018, including the Auris II (L'argus). L'argus also cites the 1.6 D-4D EGR valve as a weak point in its reliability review.

Fixed free of charge by a dealer and not counted in the reliability score: ask for proof the work was done (invoice, or a VIN check at a dealer).

Versions
1.6 D-4D 112
Onset
not documented
Repair
not documented

All faults by version and mileage →

Manufacturer recalls

See the official list on RappelConso (new tab) (French government recall site: category “Automobiles et moyens de déplacement”, search “Toyota Auris”). A dealer for the brand can also check, using the vehicle identification number (VIN), that recalls have been carried out.

Real monthly cost

Fuel, insurance, maintenance and depreciation, excluding finance. Move the slider to match your mileage. How it is calculated

Monthly cost by item
Fuel or electricity€96
Insurance€63
Maintenance€38
Depreciation€128
Total per month€325

⚠ Estimates to treat with caution

  • NEDC consumption (older, more optimistic than WLTP) as no WLTP figure is published: fuel is probably slightly underestimated.
  • Maintenance: published servicing price plus an estimated allowance for tyres and brakes.
  • Depreciation estimated at 12% of the median price a year, as no year-by-year valuation is usable.
Calculation details (12,000 km a year)
Fuel (petrol)€96

1.8 HSD hybride 136 version: combined consumption of 3.9 L/100 km, increased by 15% for real-world driving, at 2.14 €/L, for 1,000 km a month.

3.9 × 1.15 × 2.14 € × 10 = €96

Petrol price (SP95-E10): French national average on 7 October 2026.

Insurance€63

Average monthly premium published for this model by insurance comparison sites (comprehensive cover when stated). Your premium depends on your profile.

Maintenance€38

Servicing and wear parts (tyres, brakes) for 12,000 km a year, per month.

Depreciation€128

Value lost in a year by a typical example, from the valuation gap between two years, per month.

Inspection checklist

Things to check

  • Favour the 1.8 HSD hybrid; be wary of D-4D diesels without a complete maintenance history.
  • Diesel: check the oil level when cold and ask whether topping up is needed between oil changes.
  • 1.6 D-4D: ask whether the EGR cooler recall has been carried out (serial number on the Toyota website).
  • Check with the serial number whether any recall campaigns are open on the Toyota France website.
  • Check the condition of the rear discs and pads, and test starting after a few days standing.

Questions to ask the seller

  • Does the engine consume oil, and how often do you top it up?
  • Have the manufacturer's recalls (EGR on the 1.6 D-4D, other campaigns) been carried out at Toyota?
  • Do you have the maintenance invoices, especially for the brakes and the battery?

Test-drive tip: read the fault codes

A warning light that is off proves nothing: a fault may have been cleared just before the viewing. A Bluetooth OBD2 scanner, plugged in under the steering wheel and read on your phone, shows stored codes and whether all emissions readiness tests have run since the last reset.

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Electric or hybrid equivalent

No direct electric or hybrid equivalent in our guides. Simulate combustion vs electric cost

Alternatives

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Toyota Corolla

XII · since 2019

Excellent choice
Price
€18,000 – €29,900
Reliability
5/5
Fuel types
Hybrid

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Volkswagen Golf

VII · 2012–2020

Buy with care
Price
€7,200 – €18,800
Reliability
3/5
Fuel types
Petrol, Diesel, Hybrid, Electric

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Peugeot 308

II · 2013–2021

Extra caution
Price
€6,500 – €13,000
Reliability
2/5
Fuel types
Petrol, Diesel

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Renault Mégane

IV · 2016–2023

Buy with care
Price
€9,500 – €23,900
Reliability
3.5/5
Fuel types
Petrol, Diesel, Hybrid

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Opel Astra

K · 2015–2021

Buy with care
Price
€7,000 – €12,000
Reliability
3/5
Fuel types
Petrol, Diesel

Before you buy: check and equip

Check the history

Before paying, check the administrative status (lien, objection, declared claims) and the mileage recorded at the roadworthiness test.

Read fault codes

An OBD scanner plugged in under the steering wheel shows stored fault codes, even with warning lights off: useful during the test drive.

Parts and maintenance

Compare prices of parts for the Toyota Auris II (timing, brakes, filters) to estimate the repairs to plan for.

Insure the car

Insurance prices vary widely from one model to another: get a quote before signing.

Frequently asked questions

Which engine should I choose on a used Toyota Auris II?

Caradisiac and L'argus name the 1.8 HSD hybrid as the best version, with owner reports of no problems up to 250,000 km according to Caradisiac. The D-4D diesels are the weak points.

What is the boot capacity of the Auris II?

About 360 litres for the hybrid saloon and 530 litres for the hybrid Touring Sports estate (Automobile-Propre); the hybrid battery does not reduce the volume (La Tribune Auto).

Is the Auris II safe?

It obtained 5 stars at Euro NCAP in 2013 (92% adult protection, 84% child protection), a rating now expired.

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