Toyota Avensis MOT Results

Registered in 1998
58.2% pass rate
from 742 tests in 2021
Pass rate by mileage
Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 1998 cars and highlighted areas where the Toyota Avensis is unusually good or bad.

  • 15% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (88% worse than other 1998 cars)
    • 14% fail on Exhaust emissions (87% worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 14% fail on Spark ignition (97% worse than other 1998 cars)
        • 12% fail on Catalyst emissions (110% worse than other 1998 cars)
        • 1.5% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.94% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (3 times worse than other 1998 cars)
        • 0.13% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 0.40% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.13% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.13% fail on Particulate filter
        • 0.13% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.13% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    • 1.1% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 1.1% fail on Engine oil leaks
    • 0.13% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.13% fail on Undertray
  • 13% fail on Suspension
    • 8.4% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (78% worse than other 1998 cars)
    • 3.0% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 1.8% fail on Linkage ball joints (150% worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 0.54% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.27% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.27% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.13% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
    • 2.6% fail on Suspension arms
      • 1.8% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.94% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 1.1% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.27% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.13% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.13% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.13% fail on Springs
      • 0.13% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.13% fail on Shock absorbers
  • 12% fail on Brakes
    • 5.9% fail on Brake performance
      • 3.0% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 3.0% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 2.6% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 1.1% fail on Service brake performance
      • 2.8% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.7% fail on Rbt
          • 2.2% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.81% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.13% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.13% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 1.8% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 1.8% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 0.81% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.81% fail on Rbt
          • 0.54% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.13% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.13% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.40% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 4.4% fail on Rigid brake pipes (74% worse than other 1998 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.6% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.6% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.13% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.13% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.13% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.13% fail on Cable
    • 1.2% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 1.2% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 0.54% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.54% fail on Pedal
      • 0.13% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.13% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.13% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
  • 11% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 3.9% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.9% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 2.8% fail on Direction indicators
      • 2.8% fail on Flashing type
        • 2.3% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.27% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.27% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.13% fail on Switch
    • 2.7% fail on Stop lamp
    • 1.6% fail on Headlamps
      • 1.5% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.13% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 0.94% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.81% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.81% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.81% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.40% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.40% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.40% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.40% fail on Switch
    • 0.13% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.13% fail on Electrical wiring
  • 6.6% fail on Visibility
    • 3.1% fail on Wipers
    • 3.1% fail on Washers
    • 0.40% fail on View to rear
      • 0.40% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.13% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.13% fail on Windscreen
  • 6.5% fail on Body, chassis, structure (33% better than other 1998 cars)
    • 2.4% fail on Exhaust system
    • 1.6% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 1.6% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 1.2% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.54% fail on Tank (3 times worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 0.40% fail on Pipe
      • 0.40% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.81% fail on Chassis
      • 0.81% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.40% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.27% fail on Transmission (91% better than other 1998 cars)
      • 0.27% fail on Drive shafts (90% better than other 1998 cars)
        • 0.27% fail on Joints (90% better than other 1998 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Doors
      • 0.13% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.13% fail on Door condition
    • 0.13% fail on Passenger compartment
  • 4.6% fail on Tyres
    • 2.3% fail on Condition
    • 2.3% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.27% fail on Size/type
  • 3.1% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 3.0% fail on Seat belts
      • 2.4% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.54% fail on Condition
    • 0.13% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 1.6% fail on Steering (54% better than other 1998 cars)
    • 0.94% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.40% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.27% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.13% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.13% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.40% fail on Power steering
      • 0.13% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.13% fail on Pump
      • 0.13% fail on Other components
    • 0.27% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.27% fail on Steering rack
  • 0.94% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.94% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.13% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.13% fail on Anchorages
  • 0.13% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.13% fail on Attachment

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