Toyota Avensis Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Toyota Avensis car check
Is the Toyota Avensis reliable? We analysed 3,497,866 real MOT tests across 274,257 vehicles to find out.
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The Toyota Avensis is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, position lamp(s) not working and windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Toyota Avensis.
Toyota Avensis Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Toyota Avensis. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Toyota Avensis MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Toyota Avensis to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Toyota Avensis Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Toyota Avensis fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Toyota Avensis Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Toyota Avensis owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Toyota Avensis MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Toyota Avensis year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 8,480 | 86.3% | 37,450 | 60,987 | 100,001 |
| 2017 | 20,904 | 87.5% | 33,774 | 55,533 | 90,379 |
| 2016 | 33,709 | 86.0% | 38,232 | 61,345 | 95,752 |
| 2015 | 36,549 | 84.4% | 44,783 | 71,540 | 111,813 |
| 2014 | 41,376 | 82.6% | 50,052 | 80,011 | 124,244 |
| 2013 | 49,651 | 82.2% | 50,582 | 81,373 | 126,134 |
| 2012 | 84,262 | 81.5% | 52,578 | 82,470 | 123,868 |
| 2011 | 88,353 | 80.4% | 52,665 | 83,218 | 122,896 |
| 2010 | 128,863 | 79.1% | 54,688 | 85,382 | 124,972 |
| 2009 | 142,186 | 78.7% | 54,080 | 86,421 | 126,660 |
| 2008 | 191,611 | 75.2% | 56,138 | 88,180 | 127,956 |
| 2007 | 248,900 | 74.5% | 60,507 | 93,056 | 131,618 |
| 2006 | 279,064 | 75.1% | 57,860 | 89,184 | 126,352 |
| 2005 | 303,932 | 74.7% | 58,265 | 89,304 | 125,204 |
| 2004 | 349,089 | 74.6% | 57,512 | 86,468 | 119,644 |
| 2003 | 330,357 | 74.5% | 53,164 | 80,970 | 112,100 |
| 2002 | 240,708 | 74.3% | 56,925 | 82,415 | 112,286 |
| 2001 | 258,953 | 73.1% | 64,010 | 88,805 | 117,786 |
| 2000 | 227,482 | 71.8% | 72,677 | 98,518 | 129,550 |
| 1999 | 216,675 | 71.1% | 79,568 | 105,572 | 137,264 |
How Long Does a Toyota Avensis Last?
Based on 274,257 Toyota Avensis vehicles on UK roads.
Toyota Avensis Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Toyota Avensis MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Toyota Avensis
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
87.5% MOT pass rate from 20,904 tests
70.1% MOT pass rate from 208,492 tests
The best year to buy a used Toyota Avensis is 2017, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 87.5% across 20,904 tests. The 1998 model year has the lowest pass rate at 70.1% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Toyota Avensis Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toyota Avensis THIS CAR | 75.0% | 3,497,866 | 89,776 mi | 28 yrs |
| Toyota Yaris | 77.7% | 9,038,234 | 54,896 mi | 27 yrs |
| Toyota Corolla | 75.4% | 4,239,724 | 75,409 mi | 36 yrs |
| Toyota Aygo | 80.7% | 3,073,569 | 41,749 mi | 21 yrs |
| Renault Megane Scenic | 66.2% | 1,818,845 | 80,976 mi | 29 yrs |
Compared to the Toyota Yaris (77.7% pass rate) and the Toyota Corolla (75.4% pass rate), the Toyota Avensis trails behind on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Toyota AvensisShould you buy a used Toyota Avensis?
The Toyota Avensis has an overall MOT pass rate of 75.0% across 3,497,866 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
The most common problems on the Toyota Avensis are tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (106,316 recorded failures), position lamp(s) not working (82,254), and windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (59,558). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.
A typical Toyota Avensis owner drives around 7,477 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
In terms of longevity, most Toyota Avensis models stay on UK roads for around 28 years — a strong showing that suggests solid build quality and readily available parts. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.