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AO12 MXL

2012 Toyota Avensis

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

106,184 mi
Last recorded106,184 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Toyota Avensis82,470 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 MXL
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 106,184 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 100,735 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 95,995 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in drivers side (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 91,972 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 86,262 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 79,542 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 May 2019 69,980 miles
Fail 24 May 2019 69,980 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2018 60,261 miles

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 4 May 2017 48,352 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 39,417 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 34,110 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 34,110 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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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AO12 MXL is a 2012 Toyota Avensis in Red with a 1,798cc petrol 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 AO12 MXL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AO12 MXL registered?

AO12 MXL is a 2012 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 30 May 2012.

Is AO12 MXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO12 MXL shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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