2012 Toyota Avensis 1.8L Petrol · SA12 UAZ
2012 Toyota Avensis (1.8L, petrol). First registered 29 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 175,765 miles. MOT expired on 07 Feb 2023. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA AVENSIS
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Feb 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 175,765 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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SA12 UAZ Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 08/02/2022
- 175,765 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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SA12 UAZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
1 MOT test are recorded for this 2012 Toyota Avensis (SA12 UAZ) between February 2022 and February 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 0 advisory notices note items to monitor.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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