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AO12 TXX

2012 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

126,459 mi
Last recorded126,459 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Avensis82,470 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 TXX
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 126,459 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2025 111,410 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 109,120 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2024 109,120 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 92,236 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2023 92,236 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 90,904 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 89,681 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Near and Offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords lots of cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Near and Offside trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Near and Offside (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 83,058 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Near and Offside plus low to bald on shoulder(s) (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 68,101 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' chip(s) (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 53,034 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened near and offside (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' chips (8.3.1a)

cover and trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some parts/components of the vehicle

Fail 22 Mar 2016 53,034 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened near and offside (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' chips (8.3.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively near and offside, 16+26F wiper (8.2.2)

cover and trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some parts/components of the vehicle

Pass 28 Mar 2015 39,091 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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AO12 TXX is a 2012 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AO12 TXX, 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 AO12 TXX registered?

AO12 TXX is a 2012 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 30 April 2012.

Is AO12 TXX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO12 TXX shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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