2012 Toyota Auris 1.6L Petrol · SA12 JLX
2012 Toyota Auris (1.6L, petrol). First registered 14 May 2012. Recorded mileage 58,673 miles. MOT valid until 24 Sept 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA AURIS
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 58,673 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SA12 JLX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/09/2026
- 58,673 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SA12 JLX 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 (SA12 JLX) between December 2024 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 26 September 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: Suspension (12 issues), Bodywork (10 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 34 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: “Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at wheel cylinder going to caliper (1.1.11 (c))”.
SA12 JLX Mileage History
- 03/12/202454,615 mi
- 27/11/202557,129 mi+2,514 mi
- 27/11/202557,130 mi+1 mi
- 25/09/202658,673 mi+1,543 mi
- 26/09/202658,673 mi
Average of roughly 2,240 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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- EGR Valve and Cooler BlockageModerate
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