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FD12 GAO

2012 Toyota Auris

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

162,138 mi
Last recorded162,138 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Toyota Auris56,095 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD12 GAO
MakeToyota
ModelAuris
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 162,138 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2025 162,138 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2024 159,888 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2023 159,888 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 157,605 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2021 143,895 miles

front bottom suspension arms rear bushes perished

Pass 15 Jul 2020 132,626 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 123,339 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2019 123,339 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2019 123,339 miles

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

Central and rear exhaust hangers broken but system still adequately supported

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2018 102,834 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2018 102,834 miles

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

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin badly worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 83,139 miles

Under trays fitted

Fail 27 Jun 2017 83,137 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Under trays fitted

Pass 28 Jun 2016 64,074 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 Jun 2016 64,074 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 43,559 miles

215/45/17

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both n/s front and rear tyres outer walls perished

Fail 24 Jun 2015 43,559 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

215/45/17

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both n/s front and rear tyres outer walls perished

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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FD12 GAO is a 2012 Toyota Auris in Blue with a 1,800cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 FD12 GAO, 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 FD12 GAO registered?

FD12 GAO is a 2012 Toyota Auris, first registered on 1 June 2012.

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