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AF12 WXN

2012 Toyota Avensis

Red Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

161,233 mi
Last recorded161,233 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Toyota Avensis82,470 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 WXN
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 161,233 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened various front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Dec 2024 149,257 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Dec 2023 137,852 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Dec 2022 131,802 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2022 121,860 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s and o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2020 113,509 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2019 101,989 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2019 88,712 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 76,931 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 26 Jan 2018 76,931 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 67,461 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2017 67,461 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged split (4.1.D.1e)

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 58,537 miles

Offside Front tyre starting to perish between tread

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 29 Feb 2016 58,537 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front wiper smeary

Offside Front tyre starting to perish between tread

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Feb 2015 48,769 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

How Reliable is the Toyota Avensis?

Based on 3,497,866 MOT tests across 274,257 vehicles.

75.0%
Pass Rate
7,477
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
274,257
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 106,316
position lamp(s) not working 82,254
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 59,558
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 49,676
Brake pipe excessively corroded 43,472
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AF12 WXN is a 2012 Toyota Avensis in Red with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2012 Toyota Avensis models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 82,470 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Toyota Avensis fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 106,316 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AF12 WXN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Avensis typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 14 years old, this Toyota Avensis is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AF12 WXN registered?

AF12 WXN is a 2012 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 9 March 2012.

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