2012 Toyota Auris 1.6L Petrol · MF12 OUK
2012 Toyota Auris (1.6L, petrol). First registered 25 May 2012. Recorded mileage 85,091 miles. MOT valid until 27 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA AURIS
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 85,091 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MF12 OUK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/07/2026
- 85,091 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MF12 OUK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Toyota Auris (MF12 OUK) between July 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Due to badly worn and pitted brake discs. (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator And falling apart (1.1.13 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.
MF12 OUK Mileage History
- 19/07/202475,710 mi
- 19/07/202475,710 mi
- 22/07/202580,714 mi+5,004 mi
- 09/07/202685,017 mi+4,303 mi
- 13/07/202685,091 mi+74 mi
Average of roughly 4,731 miles per year across 5 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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