2012 Toyota Auris 1.8L Hybrid electric (clean) · FN62 PHA

The 2012 Toyota Auris presents a stable and currently sound roadworthiness status, culminating in a clean pass on 26 November 2025 at 80,182 miles with zero defects recorded. The maintenance trend remains highly positive, showing no recurring mechanical or structural faults across the documented history. A notable anomaly exists in the record, however, where a failed test on 25 November 2025 at 80,161 miles lists no defects, immediately preceding the successful retest the following day. This suggests an administrative abort or an unrecorded minor rectification rather than a serious mechanical failure, given the subsequent flawless pass. The mileage accumulation aligns with light usage, averaging roughly 5,727 miles annually over the vehicle's fourteen-year lifespan. Between the September 2022 test at 58,724 miles and the October 2023 test at 66,391 miles, the car covered 7,667 miles, maintaining a similar trajectory through to November 2024 at 74,174 miles. The most recent annual interval up to November 2025 saw a slight reduction to approximately 5,987 miles. Such low annual mileage indicates the vehicle has spent significant periods stationary, which carries its own risks despite the reduced mechanical wear. Given the absence of recurring advisories, a buyer should focus on the specific risks associated with a low-mileage, fourteen-year-old vehicle that likely endured prolonged stationary periods. Tyre sidewall cracking and perishing require close inspection, as tread depth may remain legal while the rubber compound degrades from age. Suspension bushes and coil springs often deteriorate through inactivity and corrosion rather than wear, necessitating a thorough check for structural rust on the underbody and subframes. Brake discs and calipers can also suffer from surface corrosion and binding if the car sits for extended durations, so a dynamic road test remains essential to verify braking efficiency and rolling resistance.