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AJ12 DWX

2012 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

149,058 mi
Last recorded149,058 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2024
Typical for 2012 Toyota Avensis82,470 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ12 DWX
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2024 149,058 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jun 2023 143,307 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2022 136,953 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 14 Jul 2022 136,953 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn nsr & osr(inner) (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick nsr & osr (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2021 120,930 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2021 120,924 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Feb 2020 113,719 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2020 113,592 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 86,224 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 85,997 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2018 85,957 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 72,471 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 62,009 miles

Nearside Rear anti roll bar link anchorage bolt damaged slightly

Fail 14 Nov 2016 62,007 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear anti roll bar link anchorage bolt damaged slightly

Pass 23 Nov 2015 43,430 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 22,930 miles

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 DWX is a 2012 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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