2012 Toyota Avensis 2.2L Diesel · FL12 VDO
2012 Toyota Avensis (2.2L, diesel). First registered 01 Apr 2012. Recorded mileage 85,273 miles. MOT valid until 31 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA AVENSIS
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 85,273 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FL12 VDO Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/03/2026
- 85,273 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FL12 VDO 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 (FL12 VDO) between March 2015 and March 2026.
The record contains 12 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (10 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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: “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”.
FL12 VDO Mileage History
- 23/03/201539,335 mi
- 18/03/201645,646 mi+6,311 mi
- 15/03/201751,477 mi+5,831 mi
- 16/03/201751,477 mi
- 19/03/201856,389 mi+4,912 mi
- 20/03/201960,323 mi+3,934 mi
- 24/03/202066,122 mi+5,799 mi
- 30/03/202165,096 mi-1,026 mi
- 04/03/202268,149 mi+3,053 mi
- 08/03/202372,129 mi+3,980 mi
- 08/03/202372,129 mi
- 11/03/202475,144 mi+3,015 mi
- 01/04/202579,077 mi+3,933 mi
- 30/03/202685,273 mi+6,196 mi
Average of roughly 4,169 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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