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EO12 AWY

2012 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

130,256 mi
Last recorded130,256 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Toyota Avensis82,470 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO12 AWY
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 130,256 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 123,334 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Nov 2024 123,334 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside DRL inop

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear and offside rear

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

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

both rear wheel bearings not checked due to brakes binding

Pass 21 Aug 2023 111,938 miles

Nearside park brake low reading

Fail 21 Aug 2023 111,938 miles

Central Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction phone holder (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside park brake low reading

Pass 30 Aug 2022 104,367 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 103,378 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 102,842 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 99,985 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 91,871 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 77,839 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 63,536 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2017 63,536 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 50,006 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 50,006 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 38,400 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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EO12 AWY is a 2012 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EO12 AWY, 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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What year was EO12 AWY registered?

EO12 AWY is a 2012 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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