Toyota Auris 2009

Worth knowing

• A lot of kilometres: 251,544 km, high whatever its age. Ask for the service history, and when the timing belt and clutch were last done.
• 42,000 km fewer than similar cars for sale, which have about 293,000 km.
• An older car: 17 years old. Cars over ten years need an NCT every year, and repairs and parts weigh more in what it costs to keep.

Why we say so

21 Toyota Auris from 2008 to 2010, diesel, manual are for sale now. Most ask €2,450 to €3,300, with about 293,000 km on the clock. This one is cheaper than 18 of the 21, near the bottom of the range. The market price above also allows for its exact year and mileage.