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YR12 YLK

2012 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

165,735 mi
Last recorded165,735 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Avensis82,470 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR12 YLK
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 165,735 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REARS (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Mar 2025 162,045 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2025 162,015 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering locking device missing TRACK ROD END SPLIT PIN (2.1.3 (d))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2024 157,675 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2024 157,675 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour BOTH SIDE REARS (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm O/S AND N/S FRONTS (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Mar 2023 144,294 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 117,380 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 114,769 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2021 113,879 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 103,627 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 86,133 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2019 86,111 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 56,066 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 55,877 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 51,351 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 43,995 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 36,757 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 29,624 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 YLK is a 2012 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 YR12 YLK, 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 YLK registered?

YR12 YLK is a 2012 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 25 April 2012.

Is YR12 YLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR12 YLK shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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