2012 Toyota Avensis 2.0L Diesel · FH12 AAE
2012 Toyota Avensis (2.0L, diesel). First registered 27 Jun 2012. Recorded mileage 307,431 miles. MOT valid until 19 Aug 2027. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA AVENSIS
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 307,431 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FH12 AAE Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/08/2026
- 307,431 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FH12 AAE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Toyota Avensis (FH12 AAE) between June 2015 and August 2026.
The record contains 11 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 21 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (8 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Steering (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”.
FH12 AAE Mileage History
- 16/06/201570,145 mi
- 16/06/201570,145 mi
- 16/07/2016100,009 mi+29,864 mi
- 18/07/2016100,037 mi+28 mi
- 25/02/2017101,350 mi+1,313 mi
- 22/08/2017117,107 mi+15,757 mi
- 08/02/2018137,635 mi+20,528 mi
- 06/07/2019199,063 mi+61,428 mi
- 12/06/2020220,801 mi+21,738 mi
- 24/06/2021227,313 mi+6,512 mi
- 05/07/2022241,762 mi+14,449 mi
- 29/06/2023256,457 mi+14,695 mi
- 18/08/2026307,430 mi+50,973 mi
- 21/08/2026307,431 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 21,221 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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