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DU12 MWZ

2012 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2022
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

208,202 mi
Last recorded208,202 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2022
Typical for 2012 Toyota Avensis82,470 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU12 MWZ
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 23 Apr 2022 208,202 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn Nearside & Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Nearside & offside (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator Nearside & Offside (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Nearside & Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Nearside & Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine cover under trays fitted

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

Front Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Under chassis suspension exhaust & brake component corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2021 191,002 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 181,694 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2020 181,692 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced dip beam (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both rubber mounting bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2020 174,538 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2020 174,535 miles

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

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

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 154,923 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2019 154,920 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2019 142,216 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 119,630 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 101,509 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2017 101,509 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 May 2017 83,848 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 24,000 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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DU12 MWZ is a 2012 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 DU12 MWZ, 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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DU12 MWZ is a 2012 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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