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AJ12 BTF

2012 Toyota Avensis

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

178,188 mi
Last recorded178,188 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Toyota Avensis82,470 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ12 BTF
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 178,188 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 167,417 miles

Fuel hose deteriorated fuel tank filler neck (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2024 167,347 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Fuel hose deteriorated fuel tank filler neck (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 254,232 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 146,321 miles

Nearside Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 20 Jun 2022 146,320 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 134,775 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2020 124,940 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 11 Jul 2019 114,907 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 100,490 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2017 78,710 miles

FAS not detected

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 54,986 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 33,258 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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AJ12 BTF is a 2012 Toyota Avensis in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AJ12 BTF, 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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AJ12 BTF is a 2012 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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