Dodge Avenger
From 301 MOT tests. Below average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by fuel type
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning and a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play. The top issue, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, caused 25 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 25 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 16 |
| a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play | 12 |
| esc mil indicates a system malfunction | 11 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 11 |
| a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 11 |
| a brake hose ferrule excessively corroded | 8 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources | 8 |
| an srs malfunction indicator lamp (mil) indicates a system malfunction | 7 |
| warning device shows system malfunction | 7 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 37.9% of failures are serious: 37.9% are safety issues (brakes, steering, tyre damage) and 0% could actually leave you stranded. That's close to the 44.4% average across all models. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £98.
Fuel type matters
Petrol versions pass at 68.3% while Diesel versions pass at 60.3%, a 8 percentage point gap.
Dodge Avenger on UK roads
The fleet is shrinking: 49 scrapped or exported in the past year, a net loss of 49. At this rate, roughly 6.7 years until none remain. Now at 29.5% of its peak (1,088 in 2010 Q1).
Quarterly breakdown
| Quarter | On road | SORN | New | Gone | Net |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Q3 | 160 | 161 | +0 | -10 | -10 |
| 2025 Q2 | 174 | 157 | +0 | -8 | -8 |
| 2025 Q1 | 176 | 163 | +0 | -8 | -8 |
| 2024 Q4 | 189 | 158 | +0 | -23 | -23 |
| 2024 Q3 | 204 | 166 | +0 | -16 | -16 |
| 2024 Q2 | 219 | 167 | +0 | -14 | -14 |
| 2024 Q1 | 239 | 161 | +0 | -17 | -17 |
| 2023 Q4 | 257 | 160 | +0 | -25 | -25 |
Source: DfT vehicle licensing statistics, 2025 Q3. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 62.7% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning |
Typical mileage
Half of all Avengers tested had between 75,811 and 136,167 miles on the clock. A significant number are high-mileage vehicles.
At 107,727 median miles, the Avenger has 0.032 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Dodge models
| Dodge Ram | 84.8% |
| Dodge Nitro | 67.2% |
| Dodge Caliber | 57.6% |
| Dodge Unclassified | 90.9% |
| Dodge Journey | 67.5% |
Common questions
What is the Dodge Avenger MOT pass rate?
The Dodge Avenger has a 65.1% MOT pass rate based on 301 real MOT tests. This is below the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Dodge Avenger?
The most common MOT failure on the Dodge Avenger is a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, which caused 25 failures. Other common issues include a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning.
How many Dodge Avengers are on UK roads?
There are 160 Dodge Avengers currently licensed on UK roads, with 161 on SORN.
What is the typical mileage of a Dodge Avenger at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Dodge Avenger is 107,727 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 75,811 and 136,167 miles.
Buying a used Avenger?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
With a 65.1% pass rate and an average repair bill of £98 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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MOT data from DVSA anonymised test results, 2024 test year. Fleet data from DfT vehicle licensing statistics. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0. MOT pass rates are statistical summaries of test outcomes, not assessments of individual vehicle safety or condition. Always inspect a vehicle and check its full MOT history before purchasing. See terms of use.