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A8 KMW

2012 Toyota Auris

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

58,773 mi
Last recorded58,773 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Toyota Auris56,095 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 KMW
MakeToyota
ModelAuris
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 58,773 miles

exhaust system deteriorated

front + rear suspension components corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2024 56,029 miles

suspension components corroded front + rear

Pass 7 Aug 2023 52,954 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2023 52,954 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 49,423 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 46,506 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 44,345 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective section (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 41,128 miles

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Nearside Front ball joint leaking grease.

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front ball joint leaking grease

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear exhaust joint corroded.

Pass 24 Aug 2018 35,886 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2017 28,953 miles

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Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking between treads

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear tyre cracking between treads

Pass 2 Sep 2016 24,347 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 18,105 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

cuts in tread area of all tyres

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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A8 KMW is a 2012 Toyota Auris in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 A8 KMW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A8 KMW registered?

A8 KMW is a 2012 Toyota Auris, first registered on 1 September 2012.

Is A8 KMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for A8 KMW shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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