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YR61 VJY

2012 Toyota Avensis

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

150,836 mi
Last recorded150,836 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Toyota Avensis82,470 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR61 VJY
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2025 150,836 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2024 134,581 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 129,126 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 119,623 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 106,095 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2021 106,094 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

N/s day running light inop

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively Slight bind (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Mar 2020 96,975 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 85,061 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 72,652 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2017 72,652 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2016 60,344 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 46,927 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2015 46,927 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 31,673 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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YR61 VJY is a 2012 Toyota Avensis in Red 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 YR61 VJY, 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 YR61 VJY registered?

YR61 VJY is a 2012 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 5 January 2012.

Is YR61 VJY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR61 VJY 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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