2012 Toyota Auris 1.3L Petrol · VA62 ABN
2012 Toyota Auris (1.3L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 2012. Recorded mileage 60,677 miles. MOT valid until 27 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA AURIS
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 60,677 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VA62 ABN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/11/2025
- 60,677 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VA62 ABN 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 (VA62 ABN) between November 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Brakes (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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: “Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))”; “Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
VA62 ABN Mileage History
- 26/11/202246,394 mi
- 26/11/202246,394 mi
- 18/11/202351,491 mi+5,097 mi
- 09/11/202456,184 mi+4,693 mi
- 12/11/202560,677 mi+4,493 mi
Average of roughly 4,821 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: Good
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