Toyota Auris (2012)
2012 Toyota Auris
CarHunch analysed 9,221 real MOT records for the 2012 Toyota Auris. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
What to check before buying a 2012 Toyota Auris
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- ⚠️ 35.6% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (56%) | 5,143 | 82.9% | 2.37 |
| Hybrid Electric (Clean) (25%) | 2,297 | 79.7% | 3 |
| Electric (8%) | 703 | 79.3% | 3.03 |
| Other (7%) | 611 | 79.7% | 2.91 |
| Diesel (5%) | 459 | 83.3% | 1.92 |
| Fuel Cells (0%) | 7 | 74.8% | 4 |
| LPG (0%) | 1 | 75% | 4 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2012 Toyota Auris vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2012 Toyota Auris vehicles fall between 37,561 and 66,100 miles.
2012 Toyota Auris — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 8,069 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 90% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2015–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2012 Toyota Auris
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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48.9%
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
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39.8%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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39.8%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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36.3%
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
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34.1%
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
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31.6%
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
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31.3%
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
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30.8%
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2012. Counts include advisories and failures.
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