2012 Toyota Auris 1.8L Hybrid electric (clean) · FE12 ENJ

The 2012 Toyota Auris passed its most recent MOT on 25 March 2026 at 63,287 miles, and the overall maintenance trend is broadly stable rather than resolving. The tester flagged the same two front inner brake disc advisories and both front lower anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust covers as severely deteriorated, mirroring the findings from the March 2025 test at 61,653 miles. These are not new failures, but they are persistent advisories that have been carried forward for at least two consecutive years without evident repair. The car did fail on 21 March 2024 at 58,113 miles, though that was for a non-illuminated nearside front side repeater, which was rectified before the pass five days later on 26 March 2024 at 58,120 miles. That minor electrical issue aside, the mechanical advisory profile has remained largely unchanged across the last three test cycles. The mileage pattern is notably low for a 2012 vehicle. At roughly 4,520 miles per year over fourteen years, this is well below the UK average of around 7,000 to 8,000 miles annually. The record shows a jump from 49,363 miles in March 2023 to 58,113 miles by March 2024, representing approximately 8,750 miles in a single year, which is a sharp increase compared to the surrounding years. From March 2024 to March 2026, the car added only around 5,167 miles over two years, suggesting a return to very light use or possible long periods of standing. There are no significant gaps in the MOT record that would raise concern about untested periods, and the annual testing pattern is consistent. A buyer inspecting this Auris in person should focus on the front brake discs, which have been flagged as worn, pitted, or scored at every test since March 2023. While the tester has consistently judged them not seriously weakened, the repeated advisory suggests the discs have been in a degraded condition for at least three years and may require replacement if not already addressed. Both front lower anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust covers have been severely deteriorated since at least March 2024, meaning the joints themselves may have been exposed to road salt, grit, and moisture for an extended period. A physical check of these joints for play or corrosion is essential, as deteriorated covers often precede joint failure. The offside front suspension arm pin or bush was noted as worn in March 2024, and although it did not appear in the 2025 or 2026 advisories, a thorough inspection of the front suspension bushes and wishbone condition remains prudent. The 2023 test also flagged cuts and edge wear on the nearside front tyre, indicating possible tracking or alignment issues that should be verified with a current alignment check. Given the low annual mileage, inspect for perished rubber components, seized brake calipers, and any corrosion that can develop from infrequent use rather than high mileage.