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DG12 VTE

2012 Toyota Avensis

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

207,412 mi
Last recorded207,412 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2022
Typical for 2012 Toyota Avensis82,470 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG12 VTE
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2022 207,412 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2021 184,232 miles

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2021 184,232 miles

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 164,609 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 159,002 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 145,490 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 133,886 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 132,667 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 132,059 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 118,071 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2017 104,397 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 94,706 miles

Front wipers smearing

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak ()

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 12 Oct 2016 85,040 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 83,931 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 68,228 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 54,833 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 54,832 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 54,398 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2015 54,398 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 52,233 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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DG12 VTE is a 2012 Toyota Avensis in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 DG12 VTE, 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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DG12 VTE is a 2012 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 26 March 2012.

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