Toyota Avensis MOT Results

Registered in 2005
58.3% pass rate
from 6,515 tests in 2021
(10% better than other 2005 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 2005 cars and highlighted areas where the Toyota Avensis is unusually good or bad.

  • 15% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 6.6% fail on Stop lamp (60% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 4.4% fail on Headlamps (16% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 4.3% fail on Headlamp (14% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.015% fail on Dipswitch
    • 3.4% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.0% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.35% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 1.7% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (24% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Direction indicators (52% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Flashing type (52% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.77% fail on Individual direction indicators (57% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.51% fail on Side repeaters (37% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.031% fail on All direction indicators
    • 1.1% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 1.1% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 1.1% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.55% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.38% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.12% fail on Horn (58% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.031% fail on Trailer electrical socket
      • 0.031% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.29% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.26% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.031% fail on Switch (5 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.031% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.031% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
    • 0.015% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.015% fail on Reversing lamps
  • 14% fail on Suspension (18% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 7.8% fail on Springs (66% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 7.7% fail on Coil springs (67% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 7.7% fail on Coil spring (67% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.061% fail on Mounting
      • 0.015% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 3.6% fail on Suspension arms (39% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 2.9% fail on Suspension arm (7 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.38% fail on Pins and bushes (86% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Ball joint (90% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Ball joint dust cover (78% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.046% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 2.4% fail on Anti-roll bars (55% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.80% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (52% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.52% fail on Linkage ball joints (68% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.37% fail on Ball joint dust cover (51% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.29% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.21% fail on Ball joint (57% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.077% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.077% fail on Linkage (78% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.077% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (78% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.015% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.015% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
    • 2.1% fail on Wheel bearings (46% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.29% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.20% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.092% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.015% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.28% fail on Shock absorbers (69% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.17% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (91% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.046% fail on Suspension rod (4 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.046% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.015% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.092% fail on Other suspension component (76% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.046% fail on Ball joint (76% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.031% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.015% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.015% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.015% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
  • 11% fail on Brakes (15% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 4.6% fail on Brake performance (38% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 2.0% fail on Service brake performance (34% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 1.9% fail on Rbt (34% better than other 2005 cars)
          • 1.6% fail on Service brake performance (36% better than other 2005 cars)
          • 0.41% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.061% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.031% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.031% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.015% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.015% fail on Service brake performance
      • 1.2% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (71% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 1.2% fail on Rbt (sp) (69% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Brake performance not tested (200% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.83% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.83% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.54% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.43% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.52% fail on Parking brake performance (67% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.48% fail on Rbt (69% better than other 2005 cars)
          • 0.40% fail on Parking brake performance (70% better than other 2005 cars)
          • 0.077% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.046% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.015% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.015% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.015% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
    • 4.1% fail on Rigid brake pipes (41% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 2.6% fail on Mechanical brake components (19% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 2.1% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.1% fail on Brake pads
        • 0.015% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.71% fail on Brake discs and drums (42% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.71% fail on Brake discs (42% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.031% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (86% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.015% fail on Cable
        • 0.015% fail on Lever
    • 1.6% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 1.1% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.71% fail on Electronic stability control (85% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.031% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.64% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.49% fail on Hand lever (76% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Pedal
    • 0.37% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.37% fail on Lever
    • 0.31% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.26% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.21% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.015% fail on Servos
      • 0.015% fail on Master cylinder
      • 0.015% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.015% fail on Valves
    • 0.12% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.11% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.015% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.031% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.031% fail on Other components
    • 0.015% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.015% fail on Operation
    • 0.015% fail on Hand operated control valves
      • 0.015% fail on Attachment
  • 7.3% fail on Visibility
    • 4.1% fail on Wipers
    • 3.0% fail on Washers (17% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.18% fail on View to rear
      • 0.18% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.092% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.092% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.046% fail on Bonnet (78% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.031% fail on Driver's view
  • 5.9% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (13% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 5.7% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 4.2% fail on Spark ignition (18% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 2.9% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 1.3% fail on Catalyst emissions (42% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.35% fail on Emissions not tested (56% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.015% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 1.6% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.95% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.49% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.17% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.046% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.031% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
    • 0.15% fail on Fluid leaks (65% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Engine oil leaks (69% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.031% fail on Other leaks
      • 0.015% fail on Transmission oil leaks
      • 0.015% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
    • 0.015% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.015% fail on Undertray
  • 5.5% fail on Tyres (15% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 3.4% fail on Tread depth
    • 2.3% fail on Condition (22% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Size/type
  • 2.8% fail on Body, chassis, structure (67% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Exhaust system (60% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.54% fail on Transmission (85% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.48% fail on Drive shafts (86% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.45% fail on Joints (87% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.031% fail on Drive shaft
      • 0.061% fail on Prop shafts (69% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.061% fail on Joints
    • 0.51% fail on Bumpers (160% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.23% fail on Fuel system (50% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Tank
      • 0.031% fail on Pipe
      • 0.031% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (88% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.015% fail on System
    • 0.14% fail on Integral vehicle structure (79% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (78% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on Body
      • 0.061% fail on Panel
      • 0.061% fail on Other body component
      • 0.015% fail on Body condition
    • 0.11% fail on Chassis (70% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Chassis condition (70% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.092% fail on Undertray
    • 0.031% fail on Doors (94% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.015% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.015% fail on Hinge
      • 0.015% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.015% fail on Door condition
    • 0.031% fail on Seats (84% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.031% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.015% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.015% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.015% fail on Engine mounting condition
  • 0.80% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.80% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.80% fail on Steering (80% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.52% fail on Steering linkage components (82% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Track rod end (91% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Locking devices (4 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.031% fail on Steering arm
      • 0.015% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.015% fail on Other components
        • 0.015% fail on Steering component
    • 0.20% fail on Steering gear (72% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Steering rack (73% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.015% fail on Operation
    • 0.046% fail on Power steering (85% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.046% fail on Pipes and hoses
    • 0.031% fail on Steering play
      • 0.031% fail on Steering rack
  • 0.72% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (75% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.41% fail on Seat belts (70% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.32% fail on Condition (42% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.061% fail on Prescribed areas (92% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.015% fail on Attachment
      • 0.015% fail on Requirements
    • 0.29% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (81% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.015% fail on Airbags
      • 0.015% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.37% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.34% fail on Attachment
    • 0.031% fail on Condition
  • 0.031% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.031% fail on Belt(s)/padding
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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