Toyota Avensis
MOT data from 91,047 tests in 2024. Pass rate: 78.8%. Average mileage at test: 123,991 miles.
Common failure reasons
| Reason | Count |
|---|---|
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 3,109 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 2,101 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 2,070 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 2,020 |
| a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 1,895 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 1,687 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources | 1,674 |
| a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened | 1,638 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 1,408 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 1,306 |
Pass rate by fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 46,982 | 79.2% |
| Petrol | 43,494 | 78.3% |
| LP | 490 | 79.2% |
By registration year
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 856 | 74.2% | |
| Top failures: 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 suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, emissions levels exceed default limits | |||
| 1999 | 1,138 | 71.3% | |
| Top failures: 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 suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, emissions levels exceed the manufacturer's specified limits | |||
| 2000 | 662 | 73.4% | |
| Top failures: emissions levels exceed default limits, 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, lambda coefficient outside the default limits or the range specified by the manufacturer | |||
| 2001 | 981 | 77.3% | |
| Top failures: 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, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | |||
| 2002 | 1,478 | 71.8% | |
| Top failures: 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, parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement, parking brake inoperative on one side | |||
| 2003 | 3,026 | 75.7% | |
| Top failures: a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | |||
| 2004 | 4,224 | 75.9% | |
| Top failures: a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | |||
| 2005 | 5,529 | 74.9% | |
| Top failures: a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened | |||
| 2006 | 7,518 | 73.3% | |
| Top failures: a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, a suspension component excessively damaged or corroded, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | |||
| 2007 | 7,885 | 75.3% | |
| Top failures: a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, a suspension component excessively damaged or corroded | |||
| 2008 | 7,823 | 75.4% | |
| Top failures: a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | |||
| 2009 | 7,275 | 77.4% | |
| Top failures: a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | |||
| 2010 | 7,630 | 78.8% | |
| Top failures: a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | |||
| 2011 | 5,908 | 80.1% | |
| Top failures: a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | |||
| 2012 | 6,736 | 81.8% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | |||
| 2013 | 4,337 | 82.1% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | |||
| 2014 | 4,282 | 83.5% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | |||
| 2015 | 4,429 | 85.5% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | |||
| 2016 | 4,514 | 87.3% | |
| Top failures: tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led | |||
| 2017 | 3,311 | 87.9% | |
| Top failures: a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led | |||
| 2018 | 1,487 | 88.3% | |
| Top failures: a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | |||
Mileage at test
25th percentile
91,604 mi
Median
123,986 mi
75th percentile
166,785 mi
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