Toyota Avensis MOT Results

Registered in 2008
59.3% pass rate
from 7,591 tests in 2021
(4.3% better than other 2008 cars)
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 2008 cars and highlighted areas where the Toyota Avensis is unusually good or bad.

  • 16% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (17% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 5.1% fail on Stop lamp (33% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 4.1% fail on Headlamps
      • 4.1% fail on Headlamp (20% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.013% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 3.8% fail on Direction indicators (78% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 3.8% fail on Flashing type (79% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 3.1% fail on Side repeaters (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.76% fail on Individual direction indicators (44% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.013% fail on All direction indicators
    • 2.8% fail on Headlamp aim (21% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 2.3% fail on Headlamp aim (27% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.49% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.0% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 2.0% fail on Rear fog lamp (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 2.0% fail on Rear fog lamp (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.040% fail on Switch (12 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (29% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.38% fail on Mandatory tell-tales (14 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.37% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale (19 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.013% fail on Main beam tell-tale
    • 0.32% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.18% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.092% fail on Horn (65% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.026% fail on Trailer electrical socket
      • 0.013% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.17% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.16% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.026% fail on All position lamps
    • 0.013% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.013% fail on Switch
    • 0.013% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 13% fail on Suspension (15% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 8.4% fail on Springs (41% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 8.4% fail on Coil springs (42% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 8.4% fail on Coil spring (42% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.053% fail on Mounting
      • 0.013% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 2.7% fail on Suspension arms (46% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 2.1% fail on Suspension arm (8 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.29% fail on Pins and bushes (87% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Ball joint (90% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Ball joint dust cover (81% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.040% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 2.5% fail on Anti-roll bars (42% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.96% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (33% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.47% fail on Linkage ball joints (65% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.43% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.36% fail on Pins and bushes (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Linkage
      • 0.16% fail on Ball joint (63% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.040% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.040% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (76% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.38% fail on Shock absorbers (62% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.18% fail on Sub-frames (58% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.066% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.066% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.040% fail on Sub-frame (81% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.013% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.14% fail on Other suspension component (52% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.053% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.040% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.026% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.026% fail on Ball joint (82% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.066% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.040% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.026% fail on Suspension rod
    • 0.026% fail on Macpherson strut (88% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.013% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.013% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.026% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (96% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.013% fail on Axles
      • 0.013% fail on Axle
    • 0.013% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension
      • 0.013% fail on Other components
  • 13% fail on Brakes (26% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 5.8% fail on Rigid brake pipes (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 5.1% fail on Brake performance
      • 1.9% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (26% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 1.9% fail on Rbt (sp) (22% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Service brake performance (36% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 1.6% fail on Rbt (37% better than other 2008 cars)
          • 1.3% fail on Service brake performance (38% better than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.36% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.066% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.053% fail on Service brake performance (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.013% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 1.2% fail on Brake performance not tested (4 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.87% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.83% fail on Rbt
          • 0.69% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.092% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.053% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.026% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.013% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.013% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.013% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.013% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.83% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.83% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.49% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.46% fail on Service brake performance (160% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 2.8% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.1% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.1% fail on Brake pads
        • 0.026% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.87% fail on Brake discs and drums (29% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.86% fail on Brake discs (29% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.013% fail on Brake drums
      • 0.16% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.14% fail on Cable
        • 0.013% fail on Lever
    • 1.1% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.74% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.47% fail on Electronic stability control (77% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.82% fail on Parking brake control (79% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.82% fail on Lever (110% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.72% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (92% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.40% fail on Hand lever (73% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.34% fail on Pedal (120% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.24% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.16% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.026% fail on Servos
      • 0.026% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.013% fail on Master cylinder
      • 0.013% fail on Valves
    • 0.18% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.092% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.066% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.026% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.013% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.013% fail on Servos
    • 0.013% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.013% fail on Other components
  • 5.8% fail on Tyres (12% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 3.3% fail on Tread depth
    • 2.6% fail on Condition
    • 0.18% fail on Size/type
  • 5.3% fail on Visibility (15% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 3.6% fail on Wipers (23% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Washers (50% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.14% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.14% fail on View to rear
      • 0.13% fail on Mirrors
      • 0.013% fail on Indirect vision devices
    • 0.026% fail on Bonnet (87% better than other 2008 cars)
  • 3.4% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (37% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 3.3% fail on Exhaust emissions (36% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 2.0% fail on Compression ignition (26% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.86% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (86% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.78% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (93% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.26% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (51% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.026% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.013% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
      • 1.3% fail on Spark ignition (65% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.72% fail on Catalyst emissions (58% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.45% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (73% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.16% fail on Emissions not tested (71% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.026% fail on Non catalyst emissions
    • 0.14% fail on Fluid leaks (60% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Engine oil leaks (65% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.026% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
      • 0.013% fail on Other leaks
    • 0.079% fail on Noise suppression (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.066% fail on Undertray (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.013% fail on Sound deadening material
  • 2.4% fail on Body, chassis, structure (61% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.79% fail on Exhaust system (66% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.72% fail on Transmission (73% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.69% fail on Drive shafts (74% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.69% fail on Joints (73% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.040% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.040% fail on Joints
    • 0.46% fail on Bumpers (200% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.24% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.14% fail on Tank (160% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.053% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.026% fail on Pipe
      • 0.013% fail on System
    • 0.11% fail on Undertray
    • 0.066% fail on Body
      • 0.066% fail on Other body component
    • 0.053% fail on Integral vehicle structure (79% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.026% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.026% fail on Sub-frame condition
      • 0.026% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (88% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.026% fail on Chassis
      • 0.026% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.026% fail on Towbar
      • 0.026% fail on Other towbar components (6 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.026% fail on Doors (93% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.013% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.013% fail on Hinge
      • 0.013% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.013% fail on Door condition
    • 0.013% fail on Seats
      • 0.013% fail on Passenger's seat
  • 0.71% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.71% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.70% fail on Steering (74% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.43% fail on Steering linkage components (79% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.33% fail on Track rod end (82% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.092% fail on Locking devices (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.013% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.13% fail on Power steering
      • 0.092% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.026% fail on Other components
      • 0.013% fail on Operation
    • 0.079% fail on Steering gear (82% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.079% fail on Steering rack (82% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.026% fail on Steering play
      • 0.026% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.013% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.013% fail on Electronic power steering
  • 0.57% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (64% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.49% fail on Seat belts (36% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.41% fail on Condition
      • 0.066% fail on Requirements
      • 0.013% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.079% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (90% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.013% fail on Airbags
      • 0.013% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.40% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.40% fail on Attachment
Read the Honest John Review

  • 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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