2012 Toyota Auris 1.8L Petrol · GC57 AFC
2012 Toyota Auris (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Jun 2012. Recorded mileage 37,666 miles. MOT expired on 28 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA AURIS
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 37,666 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GC57 AFC Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/10/2025
- 37,666 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
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GC57 AFC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Toyota Auris (GC57 AFC) between October 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 3 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
GC57 AFC Mileage History
- 20/10/202230,474 mi
- 20/10/202332,539 mi+2,065 mi
- 28/10/202435,038 mi+2,499 mi
- 23/10/202537,666 mi+2,628 mi
Average of roughly 2,390 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Toyota Toyota Auris Mk1
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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
Carbon deposits can clog the EGR valve and cooler, particularly on diesel models, causing rough running and loss of power.
- Timing Chain Wear (1.6 Petrol)Moderate
The 1.6 VVT-i engine can develop timing chain wear from around 80,000 miles, leading to rattling on cold starts.
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