2012 Toyota Auris 1.6L Petrol · GF12 CMZ

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, though the maintenance history indicates a trend of reactive repairs rather than proactive care. The most recent test in October 2025 at 78,241 miles followed an immediate failure just three days prior due to faulty side indicators and a severely deteriorated offside front anti-roll bar linkage. While the car passed the retest, the recurring presence of a deteriorating rear plate and suspension-related issues across multiple years suggests that the owner only addresses faults when they directly threaten an MOT pass. At 78,241 miles, the Auris reflects low mileage for a fourteen-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 5,600 miles per year. The data shows consistent usage patterns, with a 10,000-mile gap between October 2024 and October 2025. However, low-mileage often leads to age-related degradation rather than mechanical wear. This is evident in the 2023 advisory regarding perishing tyres in the tread grooves and the 2022 report of pitted brake discs, which frequently occur when a vehicle sits for long periods or undergoes only short trips without reaching use. A physical inspection should focus on the suspension components and braking system. The tester flagged a deteriorated anti-roll bar linkage in late 2025, so a buyer must check all rubber boots and bushings for similar cracking or tearing to prevent future failures. The 2022 records of scored brake discs and thin pads indicate a need to verify that the current brakes have sufficient life and that the discs have not suffered surface corrosion over time. Given the history of perishing rubber in 2023, the sidewalls of the current tyres should be examined for dry rot regardless of how much tread depth remains.