Toyota Avensis MOT Check

MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Toyota Avensis. Check any Avensis by registration number below.

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75.7%

Avg Pass Rate

-7.8%

vs Toyota Avg

Year Ranges

Good

Reliability

Toyota Avensis — MOT Reliability Overview

The Toyota Avensis has an average MOT pass rate of 75.7%, which is 7.8 percentage points below the Toyota brand average of 83.5%. This is a reasonable result that reflects typical UK reliability standards. Regular servicing and addressing advisories promptly will help keep your Avensis on the road.

The most common reasons a Toyota Avensis fails its MOT are the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded. If you are preparing your Avensis for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.

Before buying a used Toyota Avensis, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Toyota Avensis performs at MOT across different model years.

2018

Based on 2,773 vehicles

86.7%Excellent

Toyota average: 83.5%

Dangerous Defects

4.0%

Retest Rate

12.8%

Mileage at 5yr

127k mi

2017

Based on 6,114 vehicles

87.2%Excellent

Toyota average: 83.5%

Dangerous Defects

4.3%

Retest Rate

13.1%

Mileage at 5yr

129k mi

2016

Based on 8,827 vehicles

86.1%Excellent

Toyota average: 83.5%

Dangerous Defects

4.4%

Retest Rate

13.8%

2015

Based on 8,088 vehicles

83.5%Good

Toyota average: 83.5%

Dangerous Defects

4.6%

Retest Rate

16.0%

Mileage at 10yr

229k mi

2014

Based on 7,602 vehicles

80.0%Good

Toyota average: 83.5%

Dangerous Defects

4.8%

Retest Rate

19.4%

Mileage at 10yr

206k mi

2013

Based on 7,766 vehicles

78.6%Good

Toyota average: 83.5%

Dangerous Defects

6.1%

Retest Rate

20.8%

Mileage at 10yr

200k mi

2012

Based on 12,097 vehicles

77.8%Good

Toyota average: 83.5%

Dangerous Defects

6.2%

Retest Rate

21.6%

Mileage at 10yr

213k mi

2011

Based on 10,790 vehicles

75.9%Good

Toyota average: 83.5%

Dangerous Defects

5.9%

Retest Rate

23.0%

2010

Based on 13,840 vehicles

74.2%Average

Toyota average: 83.5%

Dangerous Defects

6.7%

Retest Rate

24.1%

2009

Based on 12,956 vehicles

72.7%Average

Toyota average: 83.5%

Dangerous Defects

7.1%

Retest Rate

26.0%

2008

Based on 13,161 vehicles

68.6%Average

Toyota average: 83.5%

Dangerous Defects

7.9%

Retest Rate

26.8%

2007

Based on 13,369 vehicles

68.7%Average

Toyota average: 83.5%

Dangerous Defects

8.7%

Retest Rate

26.2%

2006

Based on 12,225 vehicles

67.8%Average

Toyota average: 83.5%

Dangerous Defects

9.5%

Retest Rate

28.4%

2005

Based on 9,468 vehicles

69.0%Average

Toyota average: 83.5%

Dangerous Defects

8.1%

Retest Rate

25.8%

2004

Based on 7,230 vehicles

70.7%Average

Toyota average: 83.5%

Dangerous Defects

7.4%

Retest Rate

23.7%

2003

Based on 5,217 vehicles

70.0%Average

Toyota average: 83.5%

Dangerous Defects

6.5%

Retest Rate

25.6%

2002

Based on 2,418 vehicles

64.8%Below Average

Toyota average: 83.5%

Dangerous Defects

6.9%

Retest Rate

28.6%

2001

Based on 1,764 vehicles

70.9%Average

Toyota average: 83.5%

Dangerous Defects

5.6%

Retest Rate

21.3%

2000

Based on 1,190 vehicles

67.8%Average

Toyota average: 83.5%

Dangerous Defects

4.7%

Retest Rate

23.8%

1999

Based on 1,511 vehicles

63.7%Below Average

Toyota average: 83.5%

Dangerous Defects

3.4%

Retest Rate

26.9%

1998

Based on 1,130 vehicles

69.6%Average

Toyota average: 83.5%

Dangerous Defects

2.8%

Retest Rate

21.9%

1997

Based on 479 vehicles

90.8%Excellent

Toyota average: 83.5%

1996

Based on 62 vehicles

93.5%Excellent

Toyota average: 83.5%

0

Based on 88,486 vehicles

78.6%Good

Toyota average: 83.5%

Mileage at 5yr

120k mi

Top MOT Failures — Toyota Avensis

The most common reasons a Toyota Avensis fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired

5.5%

A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning

3.5%

Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded

2.8%

Stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning

2.4%

Lambda coefficient outside the default limits or the range specified by the manufacturer

2.4%

Toyota Avensis Common Faults & Repair Costs

Where Failures Occur

The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.

Front Nearside

2.4%

Front Offside

2.0%

Nearside

1.5%

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Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

The most common reasons UK vehicles fail their MOT — and how to prepare.

MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for Toyota Avensis

Toyota Avensis — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Toyota Avensis MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Toyota Avensis?

The average MOT pass rate for the Toyota Avensis is 75.7% compared to the Toyota average of 83.5%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.

What are the most common MOT failures on a Toyota Avensis?

The most common MOT failures on the Toyota Avensis are: The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired (5.5%), A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (3.5%), Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded (2.8%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.

Is the Toyota Avensis reliable?

With an average MOT pass rate of 75.7%, the Toyota Avensis is rated as "Good" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.

How do I check the MOT history of a Toyota Avensis?

Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.

What mileage should I expect on a Toyota Avensis?

Typical mileage for the Toyota Avensis: 127,349 miles at 5 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Avensis to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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