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AO62 GSZ

2012 Toyota Auris

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

179,483 mi
Last recorded179,483 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Toyota Auris56,095 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO62 GSZ
MakeToyota
ModelAuris
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 179,483 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

both sides rear inner sill area and subframe mounting areas are corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2024 165,037 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2024 165,037 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2023 154,647 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N.S + O.S (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Jul 2023 154,647 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak X2 (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn X2 Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded X2 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded X2 (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps X2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N.S + O.S (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Jul 2022 147,316 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Jul 2022 147,316 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 May 2022 147,295 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Sep 2018 84,153 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 72,284 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 56,168 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 5 Sep 2016 56,168 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 42,207 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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AO62 GSZ is a 2012 Toyota Auris in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 AO62 GSZ, 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 AO62 GSZ registered?

AO62 GSZ is a 2012 Toyota Auris, first registered on 19 September 2012.

Is AO62 GSZ safe to buy?

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