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AV12 HVZ

2012 Toyota Avensis

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

57,166 mi
Last recorded57,166 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Avensis82,470 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 HVZ
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 57,166 miles
Pass 30 May 2025 53,839 miles

Exhaust heat shield security could be improved

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S & O/S (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 May 2025 53,839 miles

Exhaust heat shield security could be improved

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S & O/S (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 48,377 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 44,158 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2022 39,733 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2021 36,257 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S & O/S (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 34,246 miles

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))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 32,314 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 29,521 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2018 29,521 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Mar 2018 28,996 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 24,165 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2017 24,165 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 19,253 miles

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 26 Mar 2015 14,016 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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AV12 HVZ is a 2012 Toyota Avensis in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 AV12 HVZ, 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 AV12 HVZ registered?

AV12 HVZ is a 2012 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 31 March 2012.

Is AV12 HVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV12 HVZ shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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