Toyota Avensis MOT Results

Registered in 2012
75.4% pass rate
from 5,736 tests in 2021
(21% better than other 2012 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 2012 cars and highlighted areas where the Toyota Avensis is unusually good or bad.

  • 9.5% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 2.8% fail on Direction indicators (67% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 2.8% fail on Flashing type (67% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 1.8% fail on Individual direction indicators (86% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Side repeaters (71% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.087% fail on All direction indicators
    • 2.5% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (80% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Headlamps
      • 2.2% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.070% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 2.2% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.0% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.14% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 1.1% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (180% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Rear fog lamp (180% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Rear fog lamp (180% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.23% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.16% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.070% fail on Horn
    • 0.17% fail on Stop lamp (91% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.052% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.052% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.017% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.017% fail on Position lamp
  • 5.8% fail on Brakes
    • 2.9% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.5% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.5% fail on Brake pads
        • 0.017% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.58% fail on Brake discs and drums (41% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.58% fail on Brake discs (40% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.052% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.017% fail on Cable
        • 0.017% fail on Linkage
        • 0.017% fail on Pivot
    • 1.7% fail on Brake performance (35% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.78% fail on Service brake performance (44% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.78% fail on Rbt (43% better than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.70% fail on Service brake performance (41% better than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.16% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.63% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (38% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.61% fail on Rbt (sp) (36% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.017% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
      • 0.38% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.38% fail on Rbt
          • 0.38% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.017% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.16% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.14% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (67% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.14% fail on Rbt (sp) (66% better than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.087% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.070% fail on Service brake imbalance (76% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.63% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders) (6 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.54% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers (7 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.087% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder (3 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.58% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.40% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.31% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.19% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.017% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.31% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.30% fail on Electronic parking brake (6 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.017% fail on Lever
    • 0.10% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.070% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.017% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.017% fail on Valves
    • 0.052% fail on Air and vacuum systems (7 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.035% fail on Leaks (17 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.017% fail on Pressure/vacuum build up
  • 4.4% fail on Tyres (19% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 2.9% fail on Tread depth
    • 1.6% fail on Condition (40% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.070% fail on Size/type
  • 3.9% fail on Visibility
    • 2.0% fail on Wipers
    • 1.7% fail on Washers
    • 0.16% fail on View to rear
      • 0.16% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.10% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.10% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.017% fail on Bonnet
  • 3.7% fail on Suspension (60% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Suspension arms (54% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.75% fail on Pins and bushes (41% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.42% fail on Ball joint (73% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.052% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (5 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.035% fail on Suspension arm
    • 1.3% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.71% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (71% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.16% fail on Linkage ball joints (74% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Pins and bushes (3 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.070% fail on Linkage
      • 0.035% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.035% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.017% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.77% fail on Springs (82% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.77% fail on Coil springs (82% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.77% fail on Coil spring (82% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.24% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.12% fail on Shock absorbers (77% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.070% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.052% fail on Ball joint (5 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.017% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.052% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.035% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.017% fail on Pins and bushes
  • 1.3% fail on Body, chassis, structure (50% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.51% fail on Transmission (53% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.49% fail on Drive shafts (53% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.49% fail on Joints (52% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.017% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.017% fail on Joints
    • 0.37% fail on Exhaust system (63% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.16% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.087% fail on Tank (3 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.035% fail on Pipe
      • 0.017% fail on Hose
      • 0.017% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.10% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.070% fail on Body
      • 0.052% fail on Other body component
      • 0.017% fail on Panel
    • 0.052% fail on Undertray
    • 0.017% fail on Chassis
      • 0.017% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.017% fail on Seats
      • 0.017% fail on Passenger's seat
  • 1.1% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (46% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.96% fail on Exhaust emissions (51% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.73% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.40% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.21% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.16% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.017% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.017% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
      • 0.23% fail on Spark ignition (82% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.23% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (66% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.017% fail on Non catalyst emissions
    • 0.17% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.16% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.017% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
    • 0.017% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.017% fail on Sound deadening material
  • 0.78% fail on Steering (49% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.66% fail on Steering linkage components (51% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.49% fail on Track rod end (61% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Locking devices (10 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.052% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.017% fail on Drag link end
    • 0.070% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.070% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.017% fail on Steering wheel
    • 0.017% fail on Steering column
    • 0.017% fail on Steering play
      • 0.017% fail on Steering rack
  • 0.59% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.44% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.12% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.10% fail on Condition
      • 0.017% fail on Requirements
    • 0.035% fail on Airbags
      • 0.035% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.33% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.33% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.24% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.23% fail on Attachment
    • 0.017% fail on Condition
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