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Toyota Avensis MOT Results

Registered in 2003
56.9% pass rate
from 3,828 tests in 2021
(8.6% better than other 2003 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
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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 2003 cars and highlighted areas where the Toyota Avensis is unusually good or bad.

  • 17% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 6.7% fail on Headlamps (26% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 6.3% fail on Headlamp (32% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.37% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 5.7% fail on Stop lamp (23% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 3.4% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.9% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.60% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.1% fail on Direction indicators
      • 2.1% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.3% fail on Side repeaters (54% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.84% fail on Individual direction indicators (45% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.052% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.026% fail on Switch
    • 1.9% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.91% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.86% fail on Rear fog lamp (38% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.86% fail on Rear fog lamp (38% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.052% fail on Front fog lamps (28 times worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.052% fail on Front fog lamps (28 times worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.50% fail on Position lamps (120% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.47% fail on Position lamp (120% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.026% fail on Switch
    • 0.39% fail on Electrical equipment (48% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.29% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.052% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.052% fail on Horn (85% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.078% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.052% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
      • 0.026% fail on Main beam tell-tale
    • 0.026% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 12% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (53% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 11% fail on Exhaust emissions (59% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 10% fail on Spark ignition (60% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 7.6% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (160% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 2.7% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.86% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.21% fail on Non catalyst emissions (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.13% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.10% fail on Catalytic converter
          • 0.026% fail on NOx sensor
      • 1.4% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.71% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.55% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.10% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.078% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.026% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.026% fail on Other emission control equipment
    • 0.29% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.26% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.026% fail on Transmission oil leaks
    • 0.052% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.026% fail on Sound deadening material
      • 0.026% fail on Undertray
  • 11% fail on Brakes (20% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 5.2% fail on Brake performance (33% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 2.5% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.4% fail on Rbt
          • 2.0% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.68% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.052% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.052% fail on Service brake performance
      • 1.8% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (54% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 1.8% fail on Rbt (sp) (51% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.86% fail on Brake performance not tested (120% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.81% fail on Parking brake performance (47% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.76% fail on Rbt (48% better than other 2003 cars)
          • 0.60% fail on Parking brake performance (54% better than other 2003 cars)
          • 0.16% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.052% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.026% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.026% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.57% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (66% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.57% fail on Rbt (sp) (65% better than other 2003 cars)
          • 0.42% fail on Service brake imbalance (65% better than other 2003 cars)
          • 0.31% fail on Service brake performance
    • 3.6% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 3.3% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.6% fail on Brake linings and pads (49% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 2.6% fail on Brake pads (46% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.078% fail on Brake linings (3 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.76% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.76% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.10% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.052% fail on Cable
        • 0.052% fail on Lever
    • 0.78% fail on Parking brake control (63% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.78% fail on Lever (67% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.68% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.44% fail on Hand lever
      • 0.24% fail on Pedal
    • 0.47% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (66% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.39% fail on Anti-lock braking system (66% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Electronic stability control (69% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.34% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.24% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.052% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.026% fail on Master cylinder
      • 0.026% fail on Valves
    • 0.34% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.052% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.026% fail on Operation
      • 0.026% fail on Leaks
    • 0.052% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.052% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
  • 11% fail on Suspension (36% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 3.9% fail on Springs
      • 3.9% fail on Coil springs
        • 3.9% fail on Coil spring
        • 0.026% fail on Mounting
      • 0.026% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 2.7% fail on Anti-roll bars (44% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.60% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.55% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.34% fail on Linkage ball joints (76% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.078% fail on Linkage (79% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.052% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.052% fail on Ball joint (88% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.026% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
    • 2.4% fail on Wheel bearings (67% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Suspension arms (67% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Suspension arm (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.29% fail on Ball joint (88% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Pins and bushes (90% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Ball joint dust cover (83% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.78% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (70% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.44% fail on Shock absorbers (45% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.26% fail on Sub-frames (54% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.10% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.16% fail on Other suspension component (65% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.052% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.052% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.052% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.052% fail on Macpherson strut (80% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.026% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.026% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.052% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.052% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  • 8.2% fail on Visibility
    • 4.9% fail on Wipers
    • 3.4% fail on Washers
    • 0.18% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.18% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.16% fail on View to rear
      • 0.13% fail on Mirrors
      • 0.026% fail on Indirect vision devices
    • 0.078% fail on Bonnet
  • 5.2% fail on Tyres
    • 3.2% fail on Tread depth
    • 2.3% fail on Condition
    • 0.052% fail on Size/type (80% better than other 2003 cars)
  • 4.4% fail on Body, chassis, structure (53% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Exhaust system (48% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.89% fail on Transmission (73% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.86% fail on Drive shafts (73% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.86% fail on Joints (72% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.026% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.026% fail on Joints
    • 0.50% fail on Bumpers (140% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.47% fail on Integral vehicle structure (48% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.44% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (49% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.026% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.026% fail on Sub-frame condition
    • 0.26% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.16% fail on Tank
      • 0.078% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (75% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.026% fail on Pipe
    • 0.24% fail on Chassis (57% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Chassis condition (57% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.21% fail on Undertray (3 times worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.18% fail on Body
      • 0.13% fail on Other body component
      • 0.026% fail on Body condition
      • 0.026% fail on Panel
    • 0.16% fail on Doors (76% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Other passenger's door (69% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.10% fail on Door condition (68% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.026% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.026% fail on Catch
      • 0.026% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.026% fail on Door condition
    • 0.10% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.10% fail on Boot lid condition
    • 0.026% fail on Towbar
      • 0.026% fail on Towbar condition
    • 0.026% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.026% fail on Bracket
    • 0.026% fail on Cabs
      • 0.026% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 1.2% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (61% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.65% fail on Seat belts (62% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.37% fail on Prescribed areas (66% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.26% fail on Condition (56% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.026% fail on Attachment
    • 0.52% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (62% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.026% fail on Airbags
      • 0.026% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 1.2% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 1.2% fail on Registration plates
    • 0.026% fail on Vehicle Identification Number
  • 0.99% fail on Steering (78% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.52% fail on Steering linkage components (84% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.29% fail on Track rod end (90% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Locking devices
      • 0.052% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.052% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.026% fail on Other components
        • 0.026% fail on Steering component
    • 0.18% fail on Steering gear (77% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Steering rack (76% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.18% fail on Steering play
      • 0.18% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.13% fail on Power steering (65% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.078% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.026% fail on Operation
      • 0.026% fail on Other components
    • 0.052% fail on Steering column
  • 0.44% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.42% fail on Attachment
    • 0.026% fail on Condition
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  • Toyota Avensis (2003 - 2009)
    Solid car. Sophisticated multi-link suspension deliberately unstressed for long life. Quite quick T180 diesel from July 2006.

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