2012 Toyota Auris 1.6L Petrol · CA12 AEG

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, having achieved a clean MOT pass in May 2026 at 87,011 miles. This recent result indicates a stable trend in roadworthiness following a period of increasing mechanical concerns in 2025. While the most recent test showed no defects, the history of corrosion and wear-related failures in previous years suggests that the owner has only addressed issues once they failed inspection rather than performing preventative maintenance. The mileage pattern is remarkably consistent for a fourteen-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 6,200 miles per year. The record shows steady usage, moving from 61,394 miles in June 2020 to 87,011 miles in 2026. This low-annual mileage suggests the car has not been subjected to heavy motorway stress, but it also correlates with the degradation of rubber-based components, as evidenced by the recurring issues with tyre per and corrosion noted throughout the history. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the underbody and suspension system to evaluate the general corrosion noted in 2025. The 2025 test flagged heavy corrosion on the rear exhaust joint and corrosion on both rear coil springs; while the car passed the following year, the structural integrity of the exhaust and the spring mounting points should be checked for advanced thinning. Additionally, the fluctuating front service brake noted in June 2022 warrants a check of disc thickness and caliper condition to ensure consistent performance. The history also reveals a recurring pattern of tyre neglect, with cracking and perishing noted between 2024 and 2025 despite the low mileage. This indicates the age of the rubber rather than tread depth. The buyer should inspect the sidewalls of all four tyres for dry rot and ensure they have been replaced recently, as the previous owner clearly allowed these to deteriorate until they triggered an advisory.