Toyota Avensis MOT Results

Registered in 2009
67.6% pass rate
from 6,736 tests in 2021
(21% better than other 2009 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 2009 cars and highlighted areas where the Toyota Avensis is unusually good or bad.

  • 11% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (15% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 3.1% fail on Direction indicators (59% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 3.1% fail on Flashing type (59% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 2.0% fail on Side repeaters (170% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 1.2% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.045% fail on All direction indicators
    • 3.0% fail on Headlamps
      • 2.8% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.13% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.030% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
      • 0.015% fail on Matched pair
      • 0.015% fail on Dipswitch
    • 2.6% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (34% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Headlamp aim (32% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Headlamp aim (35% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.31% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 1.0% fail on Stop lamp (71% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.31% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (53% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.31% fail on Rear fog lamp (53% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.31% fail on Rear fog lamp (53% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.22% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.10% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.089% fail on Horn
      • 0.015% fail on Trailer electrical socket
      • 0.015% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.13% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.10% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.045% fail on All position lamps (8 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.089% fail on Mandatory tell-tales (4 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.089% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale (5 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.059% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.015% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.015% fail on Reversing lamps
  • 8.8% fail on Brakes
    • 3.4% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.8% fail on Brake linings and pads (38% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 2.8% fail on Brake pads (40% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.86% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.86% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.13% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.089% fail on Cable
        • 0.030% fail on Clevis joint (111 times worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.015% fail on Lever
    • 3.1% fail on Brake performance (33% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (33% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 1.4% fail on Rbt (sp) (31% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.015% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
        • 0.015% fail on Gradient tester (sp)
      • 1.2% fail on Service brake performance (52% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 1.2% fail on Rbt (51% better than other 2009 cars)
          • 1.0% fail on Service brake performance (51% better than other 2009 cars)
          • 0.22% fail on Service brake imbalance (51% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.52% fail on Parking brake performance (42% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.49% fail on Rbt (44% better than other 2009 cars)
          • 0.45% fail on Parking brake performance (42% better than other 2009 cars)
          • 0.045% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.030% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.015% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.015% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.50% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.49% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.42% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.27% fail on Service brake performance (110% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.015% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.015% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.25% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 2.1% fail on Rigid brake pipes (120% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.85% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders) (4 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.79% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers (6 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.059% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.65% fail on Parking brake control (66% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.56% fail on Electronic parking brake (12 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.089% fail on Lever (75% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.46% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.33% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.19% fail on Anti-lock braking system (64% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.045% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.21% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.13% fail on Pedal
      • 0.074% fail on Hand lever (66% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.18% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.10% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.074% fail on Reservoirs (4 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.10% fail on Flexible brake hoses
  • 8.3% fail on Suspension (43% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 3.7% fail on Springs (36% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 3.7% fail on Coil springs (36% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 3.6% fail on Coil spring (36% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.015% fail on Mounting
    • 2.8% fail on Anti-roll bars (29% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.61% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.30% fail on Linkage ball joints (77% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Pins and bushes (140% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Ball joint (66% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.059% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.030% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.030% fail on Linkage (87% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Suspension arms (60% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Pins and bushes (37% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.31% fail on Ball joint (86% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.12% fail on Ball joint dust cover (80% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.015% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.37% fail on Wheel bearings (46% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.21% fail on Shock absorbers (77% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.18% fail on Suspension rods (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.089% fail on Ball joint dust cover (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.074% fail on Ball joint (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.015% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.15% fail on Sub-frames (60% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.089% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.030% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.030% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.074% fail on Other suspension component (74% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.030% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.030% fail on Ball joint (80% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.015% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.030% fail on Axles (85% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.030% fail on Swivel pins and bushes (84% better than other 2009 cars)
  • 5.3% fail on Visibility
    • 2.9% fail on Washers
    • 2.3% fail on Wipers
    • 0.21% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.059% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.059% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.045% fail on View to rear
      • 0.045% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.015% fail on Driver's view
  • 4.8% fail on Tyres (24% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 2.9% fail on Tread depth
    • 1.8% fail on Condition (38% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.24% fail on Size/type
  • 1.7% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (60% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Exhaust emissions (60% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.88% fail on Compression ignition (41% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.46% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (38% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.31% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (42% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.12% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.030% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.015% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
      • 0.80% fail on Spark ignition (71% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.49% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (59% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.25% fail on Catalyst emissions (81% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.13% fail on Emissions not tested (69% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.059% fail on Fluid leaks (78% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.030% fail on Engine oil leaks (87% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.030% fail on Other leaks
  • 1.7% fail on Body, chassis, structure (63% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.50% fail on Transmission (74% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.48% fail on Drive shafts (74% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.46% fail on Joints (75% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.015% fail on Drive shaft
      • 0.030% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.030% fail on Joints
    • 0.46% fail on Exhaust system (77% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.28% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.21% fail on Tank (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.045% fail on Pipe
      • 0.015% fail on Hose
      • 0.015% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.16% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.13% fail on Body
      • 0.13% fail on Other body component
    • 0.10% fail on Undertray
    • 0.059% fail on Doors (77% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.030% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.015% fail on Door condition
        • 0.015% fail on Hinge
      • 0.015% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.015% fail on Door condition
      • 0.015% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.015% fail on Door condition
    • 0.030% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.015% fail on Boot lid condition
      • 0.015% fail on Other boot lid component
    • 0.015% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.015% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.015% fail on Sub-frame condition
    • 0.015% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.015% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.015% fail on Seats
      • 0.015% fail on Passenger's seat
  • 1.1% fail on Steering (54% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.89% fail on Steering linkage components (53% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.71% fail on Track rod end (60% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Locking devices (4 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.045% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.045% fail on Drag link end
    • 0.15% fail on Steering play (160% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Steering rack (140% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.015% fail on Steering box
    • 0.089% fail on Steering gear (72% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.089% fail on Steering rack (71% better than other 2009 cars)
  • 0.68% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (36% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.42% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.24% fail on Seat belts (51% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Condition
      • 0.030% fail on Requirements
    • 0.030% fail on Airbags
      • 0.030% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.43% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.43% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.25% fail on Road Wheels (48% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.25% fail on Attachment
Read the Honest John Review

  • Toyota Avensis (2009 - 2015)
    Hugely practical and robust, refined and quiet on the move, excellent diesel engines, especially the 2.0 D-4D, very reliable.
  • 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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