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AA04 OTU

2012 Toyota Estima

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 2360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

151,108 mi
Last recorded151,108 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Toyota Estima83,853 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA04 OTU
MakeToyota
ModelEstima
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine2,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2025 151,108 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 147,263 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 136,403 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Mar 2023 136,403 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 130,728 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Sep 2021 120,333 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 109,939 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2020 103,525 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 98,222 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 89,792 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 86,164 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 74,545 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2018 74,523 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Estima?

Based on 210,672 MOT tests across 28,466 vehicles.

75.6%
Pass Rate
7,341
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
28,466
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,826
fog lamp not working 4,768
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 4,765
position lamp(s) not working 3,374
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 3,347
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AA04 OTU is a 2012 Toyota Estima in Silver with a 2,360cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 2012 Toyota Estima models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.2% with a typical mileage of 83,853 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Estima fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 4,826 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AA04 OTU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Estima typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 14 years old, this Toyota Estima is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AA04 OTU registered?

AA04 OTU is a 2012 Toyota Estima, first registered on 31 December 2012.

Is AA04 OTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AA04 OTU shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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