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YR12 VBM

2012 Toyota Avensis

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

87,696 mi
Last recorded87,696 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Avensis82,470 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR12 VBM
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 87,696 miles

Nearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2026 87,696 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 84,342 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear close to limit and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 81,243 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2024 81,243 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 78,150 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 74,998 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 70,752 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 24 Mar 2021 70,752 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 12 Dec 2019 65,812 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge X 2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Dec 2018 60,730 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 52,245 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Apr 2016 46,669 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 43,423 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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YR12 VBM is a 2012 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 VBM, 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 YR12 VBM registered?

YR12 VBM is a 2012 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 10 April 2012.

Is YR12 VBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR12 VBM shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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