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DG62 YTA

2012 Toyota Avensis

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

176,857 mi
Last recorded176,857 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Avensis82,470 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG62 YTA
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 176,857 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2025 168,542 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 153,248 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2024 153,248 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 135,977 miles

Nearside number plate cover missing

Pass 24 Jun 2022 119,047 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2022 118,936 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure lens missing (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 96,173 miles

Nearside Rear number plate lensmissing, covered in clear tape

exhaust emissions too clean to record

Fail 17 Mar 2021 96,173 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre has a cut in main tread (215/55R17) tyre also measured 3.0mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear number plate lensmissing, covered in clear tape

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (215/55R17) (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust emissions too clean to record

Pass 9 Sep 2020 95,259 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2019 89,437 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2018 75,230 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 59,312 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 43,745 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 25,752 miles

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

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

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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DG62 YTA is a 2012 Toyota Avensis in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DG62 YTA, 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 DG62 YTA registered?

DG62 YTA is a 2012 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 15 September 2012.

Is DG62 YTA safe to buy?

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