2012 Toyota Auris: common problems and what to check
What gets flagged at MOT on 2012 Toyota Auriss, from 8,350 tests in 2025, plus known faults and what to look at before you buy one.
What stands out
Parts flagged at MOT more often on 2012 Toyota Auriss than on all cars registered in 2012.
- Rigid brake pipes3.6× usualToyota Auris19.6% All 2012 cars5.5%Rough price £100–£400
At the viewing: Ask to see underneath, or check the MOT advisories: corroded brake or fuel pipes get worse every year and fail the MOT when they do.
- Position lamp1.8× usualToyota Auris9.1% All 2012 cars5%Rough price £10–£80
At the viewing: Ask a friend to check every light while you work the switches: indicators, brake lights, fog lights and reversing lights.
- Ball joint dust cover2× usualToyota Auris5.8% All 2012 cars2.9%Rough price £80–£200
At the viewing: Listen for knocking over bumps and check the rubber boots behind the wheels aren't split.
- Side repeaters3.4× usualToyota Auris4.1% All 2012 cars1.2%Rough price £10–£80
At the viewing: Ask a friend to check every light, including brake lights and indicators, while you operate them.
- Horn6.3× usualToyota Auris2.5% All 2012 cars0.4%Rough price £10–£80
At the viewing: Ask a friend to check every light, including brake lights and indicators, while you operate them.
Engine oil leaks: 1.4% here, against 7.3% of all 2012 cars. Ball joint: 1.7% here, against 5.6% of all 2012 cars.
By area
The share of 2012 Toyota Auris MOT tests where testers flagged each area, as a fail or an advisory. Rough prices are typical independent-garage costs.
- Brakes39% of testsRough price £150–£350
At the viewing: Look for a lip on the disc edges and feel for judder or pulling when braking firmly from about 40mph.
- Suspension35% of testsRough price £120–£400
At the viewing: Listen for knocks over speed bumps, and look behind each front wheel for a snapped coil spring.
- Tyres29% of testsRough price £70–£150
At the viewing: Check the tread on all four tyres, including the inside edges, and look for cracks or bulges.
- Lights and electrics28% of testsRough price £10–£80
At the viewing: Ask a friend to check every light, including brake lights and indicators, while you operate them.
- Wipers, windscreen and mirrors7% of testsRough price £15–£250
At the viewing: Check for chips in the driver's view, and test the wipers and washers.
- Exhaust and emissions6% of testsRough price £100–£1,200
At the viewing: Look for black soot in the tailpipe, listen for blowing from the exhaust and check for engine or DPF warning lights.
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Other years
| Year | MOT tests | Most flagged |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 13,926 | Tyres 24% |
| 2017 | 14,222 | Tyres 25% |
| 2016 | 15,715 | Tyres 26% |
| 2015 | 17,273 | Tyres 26% |
| 2014 | 16,540 | Tyres 28% |
| 2013 | 13,583 | Suspension 33% |
| 2011 | 9,235 | Brakes 42% |
| 2010 | 9,289 | Brakes 44% |
| 2009 | 10,089 | Brakes 48% |
| 2008 | 10,245 | Brakes 51% |
Where this comes from: the DVSA's anonymised results for every MOT test in Great Britain in 2025, counting tests of 2012 Toyota Auriss registered in 2012. "Flagged" includes advisories, so it isn't the same as a fail rate. How we score