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YR12 VBY

2012 Toyota Avensis

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2024
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

181,430 mi
Last recorded181,430 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2023
Typical for 2012 Toyota Avensis82,470 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR12 VBY
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2023 181,430 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2023 181,430 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 173,545 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 21 Dec 2021 173,533 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 165,873 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 143,088 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 90,010 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 76,292 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 53,757 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 VBY is a 2012 Toyota Avensis in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VBY, 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 VBY registered?

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

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