In 2025, 55,129 Toyota Avensis cars had a regular MOT in Great Britain. 66% passed first time, compared with 63% for all cars of the same ages, which makes the Avensis about average. Adjusted for age, it ranks 98 of the 217 most-tested car models.
That comparison matters: older cars fail more often, so a raw pass rate flatters models that are mostly young. We compare each model against every car on the road at the same age.
Pass rate by age
At 7 years old, 82% of Avensiss passed first time (all cars that age: 81%). By 20 years, that figure is 57% (all cars: 58%). It beats the average car at every age with enough data, from 9 to 16 years.
Toyota Avensis All cars of that age
| Age | Tests | Avensis passed first time | All cars | Typical mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 years | 1,138 | 82% | 81% | 105,847 |
| 8 years | 2,419 | 81% | 78% | 94,360 |
| 9 years | 3,472 | 79% | 75% | 102,438 |
| 10 years | 3,045 | 76% | 72% | 119,364 |
| 11 years | 2,894 | 73% | 69% | 133,384 |
| 12 years | 2,974 | 71% | 66% | 131,556 |
| 13 years | 4,495 | 69% | 63% | 128,321 |
| 14 years | 4,110 | 65% | 61% | 125,913 |
| 15 years | 5,026 | 64% | 59% | 129,143 |
| 16 years | 4,678 | 62% | 58% | 129,484 |
| 17 years | 4,458 | 58% | 57% | 126,936 |
| 18 years | 4,190 | 58% | 57% | 132,286 |
| 19 years | 3,717 | 58% | 57% | 127,973 |
| 20 years | 2,868 | 57% | 58% | 122,819 |
What fails most on a Toyota Avensis
The area that lets the Avensis down most, relative to other cars, is lights and electrics: 28.5% of tests failed on it, 1.7 times the rate for the average car. It does comparatively well on steering.
Share of Avensis tests failing on this area Average car
The six most common failure items
| Failure item | Area | Share of tests |
|---|---|---|
| A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | Lights and electrics | 7.6% |
| The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | Lights and electrics | 5.4% |
| A spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened | Suspension | 3.8% |
| A suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | Suspension | 3.8% |
| Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | Tyres | 3.5% |
| A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | Suspension | 3.4% |
What to check when buying a used Avensis
Based on where the Avensis fails more often than other cars, these are the checks worth making before you buy:
- Lights and electrics: Walk round with the lights on: headlights (dipped and main), indicators, brake lights, number-plate and fog lights. Bulbs are cheap, but a seller who hasn’t noticed one out may have missed more. Repair guide
- Brakes: Look through the wheels for lipped or scored discs, check the handbrake holds on a slope, and feel for pulling or vibration under firm braking. Repair guide
- Visibility: Check the windscreen for chips in the driver’s view, the wipers for smearing and the washers for working jets. Repair guide
Then check the individual car: its own MOT history will show whether it follows the pattern. A car with repeated advisories in the same weak area is more likely to fail its next test.
Check a specific Avensis
Enter the registration to see its full MOT history, mileage record and reliability score, compared with these figures.
Check a AvensisFrequently asked questions
What is the MOT pass rate for a Toyota Avensis?
In 2025, 66% of Toyota Avensis cars passed their MOT first time, across 55,129 tests. Cars of the same ages averaged 63%.
What do Toyota Avensis cars most often fail their MOT on?
The most common failure items were: a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (7.6% of tests); the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements (5.4% of tests); a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened (3.8% of tests).
Other Toyota models
Toyota Yaris (71%), Toyota Aygo (75%), Toyota Prius (79%), Toyota Auris (72%), Toyota RAV4 (80%), Toyota C-HR (86%). All Toyota models
Source: DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results, 2025 (class 4 normal tests; first-time pass means passed with no faults fixed at the test). Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.