2012 Toyota Auris 1.8L Electric · AU12 PUA
2012 Toyota Auris (1.8L, electric). First registered 01 Mar 2012. MOT expired on 29 Mar 2017. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA AURIS
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Norwich
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Mar 2017
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 May 2017)
- Recorded Mileage
- —
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Exempt (Zero Emissions)
- Fuel & Engine
- Electric · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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AU12 PUA Key Findings
- No MOT test records found for this registration
- MOT expired on 29/03/2017
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
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MOT Status
No MOT history available
No MOT test records were found for this registration. DVSA’s digital archive only covers tests from 2005, so a vehicle that has not been tested since then may legitimately have no visible history.
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Known faults for Toyota Toyota Auris Mk1
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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MOT Status
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- Hybrid Inverter Failure (ZE3 Recall)Serious
The IPM (intelligent power module) inside the hybrid inverter can overheat and fail, causing warning lights, loss of drive and fail-safe limp mode on affected 2010-2012 Auris hybrids.
- EGR Valve and Cooler BlockageModerate
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