TOYOTA AVENSIS MOT pass rate
74.3% of 88,066 TOYOTA AVENSIS MOT tests pass.
The AVENSIS passes 74.3% of the time, noticeably below the figure for the average across all TOYOTA models (82.3%).
At 74.3%, The TOYOTA AVENSIS passes slightly less often than the national average for cars (79.2%).
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Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate drops sharply with age: the TOYOTA AVENSIS tested at 3–6 years pass 88.9% of the time, compared with just 68.6% at 15+ years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 3–6 years | 88.9% | 757 | 87,797 miles |
| 6–10 years | 84.3% | 16,737 | 103,664 miles |
| 10–15 years | 75.8% | 30,401 | 128,925 miles |
| 15+ years | 68.6% | 40,171 | 125,300 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the TOYOTA AVENSIS
The most common reason the TOYOTA AVENSIS fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 67.2% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 67.2% | Not working |
| Brakes | 40.7% | Less than 1.5 mm thick |
| Suspension | 34.1% | Ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Tyres | 19.2% | Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Visibility | 15.7% | Does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 12.5% | Inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Body, chassis, structure | 8.7% | Constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Steering | 3.5% | Ball joint has excessive play |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 2.3% | Warning lamp indicates a fault |
| Identification of the vehicle | 1.5% | Inscription illegible |
Related TOYOTA models
- TOYOTA YARIS — 80.5% pass rate
- TOYOTA AYGO — 81.7% pass rate
- TOYOTA PRIUS — 88.5% pass rate
- TOYOTA AURIS — 81.2% pass rate
- TOYOTA RAV4 — 83.1% pass rate
- TOYOTA COROLLA — 82.5% pass rate
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the TOYOTA AVENSIS?
- 74.3% of TOYOTA AVENSIS MOT tests pass, based on 88,066 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the TOYOTA AVENSIS?
- The most common reason the TOYOTA AVENSIS fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 67.2% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
- Does this show the TOYOTA AVENSIS's service history?
- No — this is MOT test data, which covers roadworthiness, not servicing. A service history is a separate record of maintenance work, which a specific car only has if its owner has kept it. See the TOYOTA service history guide for how to check and keep one.