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AF12 HGZ

2012 Toyota Auris

Silver Other 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90,320 mi
Last recorded90,320 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Toyota Auris56,095 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 HGZ
MakeToyota
ModelAuris
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 90,320 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Front knock detected on steering column - no radial or any play detected. suspect lower shaft tube.

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

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x 2 (front to rear and at flexi hoses) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x 2 (front to rear and at flexi hose) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2025 90,320 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Front knock detected on steering column - no radial or any play detected. suspect lower shaft tube.

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

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x 2 (front to rear and at flexi hoses) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x 2 (front to rear and at flexi hose) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 84,700 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 76,943 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2022 68,750 miles

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

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))

Fail 31 Aug 2022 68,581 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2021 62,130 miles

Both front lower ball joints slight leaking grease

Front brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 23 Jun 2020 60,288 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2020 60,288 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 58,428 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2018 54,291 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 50,160 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 46,957 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 46,957 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 13 May 2015 40,748 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside front wiper split, Not affecting the view to the front.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 May 2014 24,682 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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AF12 HGZ is a 2012 Toyota Auris in Silver with a 1,798cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AF12 HGZ, 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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What year was AF12 HGZ registered?

AF12 HGZ is a 2012 Toyota Auris, first registered on 29 May 2012.

Is AF12 HGZ safe to buy?

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