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AU12 PZC

2012 Toyota Auris

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

122,218 mi
Last recorded122,218 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Toyota Auris56,095 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 122,218 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024 114,845 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2023 106,671 miles

Nearside Rear 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) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2023 100,322 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rears undersealed. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Feb 2023 100,308 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded into hose next to tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from hose to hose on axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 91,628 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 84,883 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear into hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear into hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Feb 2021 84,865 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear into hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear into hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 80,238 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into hose slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2019 70,352 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 59,302 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin NSR,OSR (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NSF, OSF (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 48,405 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2017 48,405 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2016 35,033 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 35,033 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 26,167 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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AU12 PZC is a 2012 Toyota Auris in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol 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 AU12 PZC, 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 AU12 PZC registered?

AU12 PZC is a 2012 Toyota Auris, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is AU12 PZC safe to buy?

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