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A16 AKJ

2012 Toyota Auris

Grey Electric 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

113,876 mi
Last recorded113,876 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Toyota Auris56,095 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 AKJ
MakeToyota
ModelAuris
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 113,876 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 101,661 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 92,150 miles

engine covers and under body covers fitted not allowing to check some components

Fail 12 Sep 2023 92,150 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

engine covers and under body covers fitted not allowing to check some components

Pass 24 Oct 2022 85,838 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2022 85,838 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 77,670 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2021 77,670 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 72,499 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2020 72,479 miles

Central Front Upper Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road 40.mm (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 62,112 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 57,596 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 57,596 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 56,052 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 51,229 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 51,229 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 39,328 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Auris?

Based on 2,200,162 MOT tests across 179,856 vehicles.

80.9%
Pass Rate
6,114
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
179,856
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 13,783
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 13,597
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 9,275
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 7,890
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A16 AKJ is a 2012 Toyota Auris in Grey with a 1,798cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2012 Toyota Auris models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.9% with a typical mileage of 56,095 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Toyota Auris fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 13,783 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A16 AKJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Auris typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 14 years old, this Toyota Auris is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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A16 AKJ is a 2012 Toyota Auris, first registered on 26 April 2012.

Is A16 AKJ safe to buy?

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