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EF12 JAU

2012 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

230,792 mi
Last recorded230,792 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2024
Typical for 2012 Toyota Avensis82,470 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF12 JAU
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2024 230,792 miles

General under body corroded

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

Pass 30 Jun 2023 220,798 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2023 220,618 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 204,031 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 186,315 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Dec 2021 167,690 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2020 141,091 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 125,803 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2019 125,678 miles

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

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 113,043 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 102,318 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 87,514 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 76,049 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2017 63,008 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 50,840 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 37,666 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 25,548 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 25,516 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 22,467 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Fail 29 May 2015 22,467 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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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EF12 JAU is a 2012 Toyota Avensis in Silver 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 EF12 JAU, 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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EF12 JAU is a 2012 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 8 June 2012.

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