Toyota Avensis MOT Results

Registered in 2006
58.7% pass rate
from 7,926 tests in 2021
(9.0% better than other 2006 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 2006 cars and highlighted areas where the Toyota Avensis is unusually good or bad.

  • 16% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 5.6% fail on Stop lamp (33% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 3.4% fail on Direction indicators (28% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 3.4% fail on Flashing type (28% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 2.6% fail on Side repeaters (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.76% fail on Individual direction indicators (58% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.076% fail on All direction indicators
    • 3.3% fail on Headlamps (30% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 3.2% fail on Headlamp (30% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 3.0% fail on Headlamp aim (17% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 2.7% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.29% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.3% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 1.2% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (33% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Rear fog lamp (33% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 1.2% fail on Rear fog lamp (33% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.28% fail on Electrical equipment (53% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.050% fail on Trailer electrical socket
      • 0.013% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.19% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.18% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.013% fail on All position lamps
    • 0.038% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.038% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
    • 0.013% fail on Outline marker lamps
      • 0.013% fail on Outline marker lamp
    • 0.013% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.013% fail on Switch
    • 0.013% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.013% fail on Reversing lamps
  • 13% fail on Brakes
    • 6.2% fail on Brake performance
      • 2.5% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (34% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 2.5% fail on Rbt (sp) (30% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 2.3% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.3% fail on Rbt
          • 1.9% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.47% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.038% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.025% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
          • 0.013% fail on Service brake performance
      • 1.2% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (41% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 1.2% fail on Rbt (sp) (45% worse than other 2006 cars)
          • 0.74% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.62% fail on Service brake performance (150% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Brake performance not tested (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.95% fail on Parking brake performance (39% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.86% fail on Rbt (42% better than other 2006 cars)
          • 0.73% fail on Parking brake performance (44% better than other 2006 cars)
          • 0.11% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.013% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.076% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.063% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.013% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.013% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.013% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
    • 5.6% fail on Rigid brake pipes (120% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 2.9% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.2% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.1% fail on Brake pads
        • 0.038% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.95% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.95% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.10% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.076% fail on Cable
        • 0.025% fail on Lever
    • 0.95% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (26% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.63% fail on Anti-lock braking system (40% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.45% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.013% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.88% fail on Parking brake control (80% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.88% fail on Lever (100% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.76% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (73% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.44% fail on Hand lever (73% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.34% fail on Pedal (85% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.29% fail on Hydraulic systems (85% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Brake fluid (110% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.038% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.013% fail on Servos
      • 0.013% fail on Master cylinder
    • 0.20% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.088% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders) (62% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.063% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.025% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.025% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.013% fail on Leaks
      • 0.013% fail on Servos
    • 0.025% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.025% fail on Other components
  • 13% fail on Suspension (25% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 5.1% fail on Springs
      • 5.1% fail on Coil springs
        • 5.1% fail on Coil spring
        • 0.025% fail on Mounting
      • 0.025% fail on Torsion bars (31 times worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.025% fail on Torsion bar (31 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.013% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 4.9% fail on Suspension arms
      • 3.6% fail on Suspension arm (12 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.68% fail on Ball joint (68% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.57% fail on Pins and bushes (78% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Ball joint dust cover (84% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.063% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 2.0% fail on Anti-roll bars (61% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.68% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (61% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.53% fail on Linkage ball joints (65% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.38% fail on Ball joint dust cover (53% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Ball joint (67% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.088% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.076% fail on Linkage (74% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.038% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.013% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.013% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
    • 1.6% fail on Wheel bearings (34% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.49% fail on Shock absorbers (50% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.38% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.32% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.050% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.013% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.20% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (85% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.19% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.063% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.050% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.050% fail on Ball joint (70% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.013% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.013% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.11% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.076% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.050% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.10% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.076% fail on Suspension rod (11 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.025% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.038% fail on Axles (86% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.038% fail on Axle
  • 6.7% fail on Visibility
    • 4.0% fail on Wipers (19% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 2.7% fail on Washers (20% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on View to rear
      • 0.15% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.11% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.10% fail on Windscreen
      • 0.013% fail on Window
    • 0.050% fail on Bonnet (77% better than other 2006 cars)
  • 5.6% fail on Tyres (16% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 3.3% fail on Tread depth
    • 2.3% fail on Condition (23% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.19% fail on Size/type
  • 4.3% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (31% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 4.1% fail on Exhaust emissions (31% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 2.6% fail on Spark ignition (44% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 1.4% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (41% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 1.0% fail on Catalyst emissions (50% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.29% fail on Emissions not tested (61% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.025% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 1.5% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.91% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.26% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.25% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.10% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.038% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.013% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
    • 0.13% fail on Noise suppression (3 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Undertray (4 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.013% fail on Sound deadening material
    • 0.13% fail on Fluid leaks (68% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Engine oil leaks (68% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.025% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
  • 3.0% fail on Body, chassis, structure (61% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Exhaust system (51% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.73% fail on Transmission (78% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.69% fail on Drive shafts (78% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.62% fail on Joints (80% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.050% fail on Drive shaft
        • 0.025% fail on Bearing housing (7 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.038% fail on Prop shafts (80% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.038% fail on Joints
      • 0.013% fail on Belts
    • 0.39% fail on Bumpers (120% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.26% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.14% fail on Tank
      • 0.050% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (80% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.038% fail on Hose
      • 0.038% fail on Pipe
      • 0.013% fail on System
    • 0.14% fail on Integral vehicle structure (74% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (80% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.050% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.050% fail on Sub-frame condition
    • 0.11% fail on Undertray
    • 0.088% fail on Body (62% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.076% fail on Other body component
      • 0.013% fail on Panel
    • 0.050% fail on Chassis (81% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.050% fail on Chassis condition (81% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.025% fail on Towbar
      • 0.025% fail on Other towbar components
    • 0.025% fail on Doors (94% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.025% fail on Other passenger's door (90% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.025% fail on Door condition (89% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.025% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.025% fail on Boot lid condition
    • 0.013% fail on Floor
    • 0.013% fail on Seats
      • 0.013% fail on Driver's seat
  • 0.88% fail on Identification of the vehicle (44% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.87% fail on Registration plates (42% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.013% fail on Vehicle Identification Number
  • 0.83% fail on Steering (74% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.57% fail on Steering linkage components (77% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.32% fail on Track rod end (86% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Locking devices (3 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.050% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.038% fail on Steering arm
      • 0.025% fail on Drag link end
    • 0.14% fail on Power steering
      • 0.076% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.050% fail on Operation
      • 0.013% fail on Other components
    • 0.088% fail on Steering gear (82% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.076% fail on Steering rack (84% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.013% fail on Operation
    • 0.038% fail on Steering play
      • 0.025% fail on Steering rack
      • 0.013% fail on Steering box
    • 0.013% fail on Electronic power steering
  • 0.68% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (72% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.52% fail on Seat belts (56% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.30% fail on Condition (43% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Prescribed areas (77% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.076% fail on Requirements
      • 0.013% fail on Attachment
    • 0.16% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (87% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.013% fail on Airbags
      • 0.013% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.49% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.40% fail on Attachment
    • 0.088% fail on Condition
  • 0.013% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.013% fail on Anchorages
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.

    Search Good Garages