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EF12 EGV

2012 Toyota Auris

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

137,565 mi
Last recorded137,565 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Auris56,095 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF12 EGV
MakeToyota
ModelAuris
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 137,565 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 130,793 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2025 130,793 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 16 Dec 2023 123,982 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 117,027 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2022 117,027 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2021 108,348 miles

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

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

Fail 10 May 2021 108,348 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2019 92,764 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under body covered in mud

Fail 12 Apr 2019 92,764 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under body covered in mud

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 86,702 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 86,702 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 72,860 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 59,056 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 59,056 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 43,847 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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EF12 EGV is a 2012 Toyota Auris in Silver with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 EF12 EGV, 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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EF12 EGV is a 2012 Toyota Auris, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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