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Toyota Avensis reliability by build year

Coverage 2003-20183 named generationsSaloonPETROL / DIESEL
At a glance

Toyota Avensis built around 2018: about average at the MOT

Toyota Avensises built around 2018 fail their MOT about as often as similar cars the same age.

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Key figure

16% of MOT tests on Toyota Avensises built around 2018 ended in a fail (retests included), against 16% for similar cars the same age.

Most common issue

The most common MOT issue on Toyota Avensises built around 2018 involves the tyres.

Before you view it

What to check before viewing

The Toyota Avensis's most common MOT issues, turned into things to ask about or look for.

Brake pads

High priority

Ask when the pads were last replaced and check the warning-light history.

Brake discs

High priority

Ask for the date and mileage of the last disc replacement; visually check for a deep wear lip and rust pitting on each disc.

Tyres

Worth checking

Check tread depth across the full width on all four; uneven wear suggests alignment or suspension issues.

Suspension bushes and joints

Worth checking

Listen for knocks over speed bumps and ask about recent control-arm or anti-roll-bar work.

Vehicle-specific check

Worth checking

Check the car’s number plate on MOT Wise to see its own MOT history and any recalls for its build years.

By build year

How build years differ

Fail rates have been steady over the last three years. Use the build-year guide below to separate newer build years from older ones.

Find your Avensis's generation

Each card below is a different generation. Select your year and we'll highlight the match.

Avensis Mk3 (T270)

Mk3 (T270) (2009-2018)

Too close to call between ratings
DIESELPETROLUNKNOWN

15.7% fail rate, built around 2018 (7 years old)

Fails about as often as the average car this age (about 1 in 6 MOTs, 16.6%)

From 2,026 MOT tests at this ageView details →
Avensis Mk2 (T250)

Mk2 (T250) (2003-2008)

Average
DIESELPETROL

31.0% fail rate, built around 2008 (17 years old)

Fails about as often as the average car this age (about 3 in 10 MOTs, 31.2%)

From 6,331 MOT tests at this ageView details →

Not sure which one you're looking at?

Match your build year to its generation, then see the fail rates for those build years of the Toyota Avensis.

See every build year for the Toyota Avensis

Side-by-side

Toyota Avensis generations compared

Each generation is shown at 7 years old if it has at least 100 MOT tests at that age. If not, or if its cars are too new to be 7, it's shown at another age. We try ages close to 7 first. Newer generations have fewer years of data.

GenerationRatingFail rate
Mk3 (T270) (2009-2018)
No ratingToo close to call between ratings
No ratingToo close to call between ratings15.7%built around 2018 (7 years old)from 2,026 MOT tests at this age
Mk2 (T250) (2003-2008)
Average
Average31.0%built around 2008 (17 years old)from 6,331 MOT tests at this age

Each row is one generation of the Avensis, shown at the age printed under its fail rate. So rows can be different ages. Fail rate is the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail, retests included. A rating is given only when there are enough tests to place the fail rate in one rating band with 95% confidence.

By age

Toyota Avensis fail rate by age

This chart combines every Toyota Avensis ever sold. It's good for the big picture. For one generation, scroll up to the build-year cards.

Below typicalAbove typicalHigh (28% or more)Highest fail rate
Age / builtFail rateMOT tests
6 yearsbuilt around 2019
35813.4%
7 yearsbuilt around 2018
2,02615.7%
8 yearsbuilt around 2017
3,55717.5%
9 yearsbuilt around 2016
4,26117.6%
10 yearsbuilt around 2015
3,92720.8%
11 yearsbuilt around 2014
3,71521.8%
12 yearsbuilt around 2013
4,74622.5%
13 yearsbuilt around 2012
5,93325.4%
14 yearsbuilt around 2011
6,21926.4%
15 yearsbuilt around 2010
6,47227.8%
16 yearsbuilt around 2009
6,11728.8%
17 yearsbuilt around 2008
6,33131.0%
18 yearsbuilt around 2007
5,67430.6%
19 yearsbuilt around 2006
4,63030.8%
20 yearsbuilt around 2005
3,54230.8%
21 yearsbuilt around 2004
2,67231.8%
22 yearsbuilt around 2003
1,54830.6%
23 yearsbuilt around 2002
75328.1%
24 yearsbuilt around 2001
52830.5%
25+ yearsbuilt 2000 or earlier
96830.5%

Fail rate is the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests. How we count fail rates Build years are worked out from age, so they are approximate. Tests counted are 2025 MOTs. Highest fail rate at 21 years old.

Where it ranks

Where the Toyota Avensis stacks up

Three ways to compare the same cars, built around 2018 (7 years old). The fail rate is the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests, and 1st has the lowest fail rate. Only models with at least 500 MOT tests at this age are ranked. How we count fail rates

Against other Toyota models

8th of 13

8th lowest fail rate of 13 Toyota models with enough MOT tests to rank, at this age.

In the middle third

Against other saloons

21st of 29

21st lowest fail rate of 29 saloons with enough MOT tests to rank, at this age.

Close to the middle third

Against the UK average

15.6%

The share of this model's MOT tests at this age that ended in a fail.

Fails about as often as the average car this age (about 1 in 6 MOTs, 16.6%)

All generations of this model

What goes wrong most often on 7-year-old Toyota Avensises

These issues come from 7-year-old Toyota Avensises, every generation combined.

All generations of this modelEnough data

Most common advisories and fails

In order of the share of MOT tests that recorded each one

  1. 1
    Advisory

    Tyre worn close to the legal limit or worn on the edge

    18.7%
    Advisory: 539Fail: 47 (8% of the times it was found)
  2. 2
    Advisory

    Brake pads wearing thin

    9.9%
    Advisory: 208Fail: 37 (15% of the times it was found)
  3. 3
    Advisory

    Suspension arm pin or bush worn, but not moving too much

    7.9%
    Advisory: 234Fail: 34 (13% of the times it was found)
  4. 4
    Advisory

    Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    7.3%
    Advisory: 194Fail: 4 (2% of the times it was found)
  5. 5
    Advisory

    Tyre slightly damaged, cracking or perishing

    6.8%
    Advisory: 169Fail: 21 (11% of the times it was found)

Based on 2,026 MOT tests on 7-year-old Toyota Avensises, every generation combined.

All generations of this model

Issues that often appear together

The pairs seen most often when an MOT on 7-year-old Toyota Avensises notes problems with more than one part of the car.

Issues that often appear together on this model

All generations of this modelEnough data
  1. Brakes + Tyres30%
  2. Suspension + Tyres21%
  3. Brakes + Suspension19%
  4. Other + Tyres18%

Both were noted at the same test. That doesn't mean one caused the other.

Across 547 MOT tests on Toyota Avensis cars built around 2018 (7 years old) where more than one part of the car was noted.

Still registered

How many are still registered, and recalls

How many of these are still registered in the UK, and what's been recalled across the model.

How many are still registered

72%of this model's cars first registered in 2014 to 2015 were still registered 10 years later

UK average for cars first registered in 2014 to 2015: 92% · Fewer than typical

The share still registered can reflect demand, the cost of repairs, exports, write-offs and how owners use the car. It isn't proof of how long the car lasts mechanically.

Source: DfT vehicle licensing statistics (VEH0124).

Recall context

45 recalls in all

27 of the 45 Toyota Avensis recalls cover cars built in these years.

  • 4 Critical
  • 23 more

Top concerns

  • Airbag may not deploy
  • Passenger side airbag may fail to deploy correctly
  • Rear suspension arm may separate

For the exact car, check GOV.UK's recall checker with the number plate.

Like-for-like

Other saloons to compare

Other saloons to compare

  1. 1

    Kia Optima

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    15.5%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    2.2%
    Dangerous
    7.1%
    Still registered at 10 years
    82.9%

    More still registered at 10 years: 83%, against 72% for the Toyota Avensis.

    3,355 MOT tests on cars built around 2018

  2. 2

    Volkswagen Passat

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    14.9%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    2.2%
    Dangerous
    5.3%
    Still registered at 10 years
    83.2%

    More still registered at 10 years: 83%, against 72% for the Toyota Avensis.

    10 critical recall campaigns matching this model/build period.

    14,646 MOT tests on cars built around 2018

  3. 3

    Mercedes-Benz CLA

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    17.7%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    3%
    Dangerous
    7.5%
    Still registered at 10 years
    88.2%

    More still registered at 10 years: 88%, against 72% for the Toyota Avensis.

    8 critical recall campaigns matching this model/build period.

    10,369 MOT tests on cars built around 2018

  4. 4

    Dacia Logan

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    24.2%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    4%
    Dangerous
    6.3%
    Still registered at 10 years
    85.5%

    More still registered at 10 years: 86%, against 72% for the Toyota Avensis.

    2,480 MOT tests on cars built around 2018

Fail rate
= the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests.
Fail, no pass in 3 days
= the share of MOT tests that failed and still hadn't passed 3 days later. A fail that passed a retest within 3 days, even the same day, isn't counted.
Dangerous
= the share of MOT tests where the tester marked a fault as dangerous. It is against the law to drive the car until it is fixed.
Still registered at 10 years
= the share of cars still registered (taxed or declared off the road) 10 years after they were first registered.

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Built around 2018 (7 years old), the Toyota Avensis across all generations combined fails MOTs at about the rate typical for this age. It has the 8th lowest fail rate of 13 Toyota models with enough MOT tests to rank, at this age. This is based on 2,026 7-year-old MOT tests from DVSA data. Each retest counts as a test.

These figures come from DVSA's MOT records. Across every Toyota Avensis ever sold: 74,135 tests. The main figures are for cars built around 2018 (7 years old): 2,026 tests. They are a guide, not a guarantee. Always inspect the car or have a mechanic check it.