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AV12 AUM

2012 Toyota Auris

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

137,579 mi
Last recorded137,579 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Auris56,095 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 AUM
MakeToyota
ModelAuris
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 137,579 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2026 137,579 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2026 137,170 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 20 Jan 2026 137,169 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 122,420 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2025 122,420 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 103,555 miles

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

rear bumper trim adrift

Fail 15 Jan 2024 103,555 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

rear bumper trim adrift

Pass 19 Jan 2023 84,888 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 65,101 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 49,369 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 44,320 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 34,852 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 28,935 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 26,226 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 21,954 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 15,814 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)

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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AV12 AUM is a 2012 Toyota Auris in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 AV12 AUM, 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 AV12 AUM registered?

AV12 AUM is a 2012 Toyota Auris, first registered on 16 March 2012.

Is AV12 AUM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV12 AUM shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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