2012 Toyota Avensis 2.0L Diesel · DU62 CFP

This 2012 Toyota Avensis has just passed its MOT on 8 December 2025 after a failed attempt the same day, which is a significant red flag. The vehicle is now 14 years old with only 68,645 miles recorded, averaging roughly 4,900 miles per year—well below typical use and suggesting either very light driving or extended periods of standing idle. The most serious concern is corrosion affecting the brake system. The December 2025 failed test revealed excessively corroded brake pipes on both the nearside and offside rear, with the offside also noted as covered in grease or other material. Although these issues were apparently rectified to allow a pass on the same day, corrosion this severe at this stage of the vehicle's life points to poor underside protection and moisture ingress. Brake pipe corrosion is a safety-critical defect and suggests the vehicle has been exposed to damp conditions, possibly stored outdoors or in a humid environment for prolonged periods. The rear sub-frame is also corroded, though the MOT notes it is not seriously weakened. This aligns with the broader pattern of moisture and corrosion affecting the underside. Headlamp lenses show contamination on both sides, and a windscreen wiper on the offside was not clearing effectively—minor issues in isolation, but they suggest general neglect of maintenance and cleaning. The trend is concerning.