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DS61 KAU

2012 Toyota Auris

Grey Other 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

173,428 mi
Last recorded173,428 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Auris56,095 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS61 KAU
MakeToyota
ModelAuris
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 173,428 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2025 158,954 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 138,979 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 122,290 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 105,565 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 87,061 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 80,101 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2020 80,101 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Sep 2020 79,948 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside mirror indicator lens damaged

Fail 21 Sep 2020 79,948 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside mirror indicator lens damaged

Pass 12 Sep 2019 71,230 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 62,276 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 50,606 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)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 41,683 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 35,845 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2015 29,421 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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DS61 KAU is a 2012 Toyota Auris in Grey with a 1,798cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DS61 KAU, 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 DS61 KAU registered?

DS61 KAU is a 2012 Toyota Auris, first registered on 30 January 2012.

Is DS61 KAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS61 KAU shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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