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FD12 GWU

2012 Toyota Auris

Black Other 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

92,706 mi
Last recorded92,706 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Auris56,095 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD12 GWU
MakeToyota
ModelAuris
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 92,706 miles

underbody covered in underseal

Pass 7 Mar 2025 87,867 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

underbody covered in underseal

Pass 7 Mar 2024 82,107 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under body & suspension covered in black sealant

Pass 6 Mar 2023 77,597 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 73,234 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 67,900 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2021 67,900 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 64,898 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

front number plate deteriorated

Pass 18 Mar 2019 58,403 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective at back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2018 49,383 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 36,245 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2017 36,245 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle front brake imbalance of 61% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front nsf wiper badly torn

Pass 31 May 2016 30,863 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 25,375 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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FD12 GWU is a 2012 Toyota Auris in Black with a 1,798cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FD12 GWU, 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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FD12 GWU is a 2012 Toyota Auris, first registered on 28 May 2012.

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