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AO12 UPY

2012 Toyota Avensis

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

197,146 mi
Last recorded197,146 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Avensis82,470 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 UPY
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 197,146 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 18 Mar 2026 197,146 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2025 182,173 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2024 168,891 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 155,765 miles

Engine under tray damaged

Nearside Rear Lower Anti roll bar pin damaged

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

Pass 18 Mar 2022 142,927 miles

Engine plastic under tray lose

Front Number plate light damage

Front Small stone chips to wind screen

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened Anti roll bar pin (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 127,959 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 108,327 miles
Fail 2 May 2019 108,325 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2018 90,485 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 77,667 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 May 2016 57,278 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 42,861 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 May 2015 42,861 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 UPY is a 2012 Toyota Avensis in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 UPY, 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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AO12 UPY is a 2012 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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