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YR12 UYV

2012 Toyota Avensis

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

167,571 mi
Last recorded167,571 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Avensis82,470 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR12 UYV
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 167,571 miles
Pass 10 May 2025 164,591 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 10 May 2025 164,591 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 160,421 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2023 156,367 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 May 2022 151,011 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 145,419 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 17 May 2021 145,419 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both side (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 141,679 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2019 131,568 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2019 131,568 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2019 121,602 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 117,006 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 103,947 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 95,315 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 84,726 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 75,553 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 64,174 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 64,174 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 52,822 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 38,061 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 37,160 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 37,160 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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YR12 UYV is a 2012 Toyota Avensis in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 YR12 UYV, 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 YR12 UYV registered?

YR12 UYV is a 2012 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 2 April 2012.

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