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AU12 PKV

2012 Toyota Auris

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

73,114 mi
Last recorded73,114 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Auris56,095 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU12 PKV
MakeToyota
ModelAuris
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 73,114 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2025 70,680 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2024 69,090 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 66,539 miles

some brake pipes are greased, unable to check fully

Fail 31 Jan 2023 66,539 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced wrong bulb fitted (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

some brake pipes are greased, unable to check fully

Pass 2 Feb 2022 64,248 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 62,217 miles

Front Inner Nearside and offside disc faces corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside and offside front and rear tyre valves cracking and deteriorating

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2021 62,201 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Front Inner Nearside and offside disc faces corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside and offside front and rear tyre valves cracking and deteriorating

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 61,227 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2017 57,274 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2016 52,535 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 43,260 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 32,387 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2015 32,387 miles

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

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

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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AU12 PKV is a 2012 Toyota Auris in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AU12 PKV, 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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AU12 PKV is a 2012 Toyota Auris, first registered on 3 March 2012.

Is AU12 PKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU12 PKV shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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