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Toyota Avensis MOT Results

Registered in 2007
58.6% pass rate
from 8,262 tests in 2021
(4.7% better than other 2007 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
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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 2007 cars and highlighted areas where the Toyota Avensis is unusually good or bad.

  • 16% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (9.9% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 5.6% fail on Stop lamp (39% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 3.8% fail on Headlamps
      • 3.8% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.061% fail on Headlamp levelling device (72% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 3.8% fail on Direction indicators (59% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 3.8% fail on Flashing type (59% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 3.2% fail on Side repeaters (3 times worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.69% fail on Individual direction indicators (59% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.024% fail on All direction indicators (80% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 3.0% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.7% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.31% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 1.6% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (23% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (61% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Rear fog lamp (61% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Rear fog lamp (62% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.47% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.27% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.13% fail on Horn (54% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.048% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.036% fail on Trailer electrical socket
    • 0.19% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.18% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.012% fail on All position lamps
    • 0.048% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.036% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
      • 0.012% fail on Main beam tell-tale
  • 14% fail on Brakes (24% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 6.1% fail on Brake performance
      • 2.3% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (25% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 2.3% fail on Rbt (sp) (21% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.024% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (84% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.012% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
      • 2.2% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.2% fail on Rbt
          • 2.0% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.45% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.048% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.048% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 1.2% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (67% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 1.2% fail on Rbt (sp) (69% worse than other 2007 cars)
          • 0.82% fail on Service brake imbalance (47% worse than other 2007 cars)
          • 0.58% fail on Service brake performance (200% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.012% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.012% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 1.1% fail on Brake performance not tested (3 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.94% fail on Parking brake performance (27% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.87% fail on Rbt (30% better than other 2007 cars)
          • 0.77% fail on Parking brake performance (30% better than other 2007 cars)
          • 0.085% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.012% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.048% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.036% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
          • 0.012% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.024% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.024% fail on Parking brake performance
    • 5.8% fail on Rigid brake pipes (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 3.2% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.6% fail on Brake linings and pads (21% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 2.6% fail on Brake pads (22% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.012% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.99% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.98% fail on Brake discs
        • 0.024% fail on Brake drums
      • 0.097% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.073% fail on Cable
        • 0.024% fail on Lever
    • 0.98% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.64% fail on Anti-lock braking system (33% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.51% fail on Electronic stability control (66% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.79% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (110% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.46% fail on Hand lever (100% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.35% fail on Pedal (130% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.73% fail on Parking brake control (62% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.73% fail on Lever (90% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.28% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.15% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.073% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.061% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.012% fail on Valves
    • 0.12% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.11% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.012% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.012% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.012% fail on Leaks
    • 0.012% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.012% fail on Other components
  • 13% fail on Suspension (21% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 6.8% fail on Springs (18% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 6.8% fail on Coil springs (18% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 6.8% fail on Coil spring (18% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.012% fail on Mounting
      • 0.012% fail on Torsion bars
        • 0.012% fail on Torsion bar
    • 3.4% fail on Suspension arms (33% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 2.4% fail on Suspension arm (7 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.35% fail on Pins and bushes (84% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.33% fail on Ball joint (84% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.31% fail on Ball joint dust cover (55% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.048% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 2.3% fail on Anti-roll bars (53% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.67% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (61% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.58% fail on Linkage ball joints (60% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.31% fail on Ball joint dust cover (59% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.30% fail on Pins and bushes (92% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Linkage
      • 0.19% fail on Ball joint (56% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.036% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (80% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.024% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.012% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 1.5% fail on Wheel bearings (52% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.31% fail on Shock absorbers (70% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.24% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.19% fail on Macpherson strut (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.048% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.15% fail on Sub-frames (70% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Sub-frame (57% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.024% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas (80% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.13% fail on Other suspension component (57% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.036% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.036% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.024% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.024% fail on Ball joint (84% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.12% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.073% fail on Suspension rod (10 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.024% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.024% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.085% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (91% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.024% fail on Axles (89% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Axle
      • 0.012% fail on Stub axle
  • 6.5% fail on Visibility
    • 3.7% fail on Wipers (24% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 2.8% fail on Washers
    • 0.097% fail on View to rear
      • 0.097% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.073% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.073% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.061% fail on Bonnet (70% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.012% fail on Driver's view
  • 6.0% fail on Tyres
    • 3.3% fail on Tread depth
    • 2.9% fail on Condition
    • 0.13% fail on Size/type
  • 3.5% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (40% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 3.3% fail on Exhaust emissions (39% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Compression ignition (34% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 1.3% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (82% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.27% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.22% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.12% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (160% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.036% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.012% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.012% fail on Catalytic converter
      • 1.5% fail on Spark ignition (64% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.76% fail on Catalyst emissions (63% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.57% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (71% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.27% fail on Emissions not tested (58% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Fluid leaks (70% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.073% fail on Engine oil leaks (78% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.036% fail on Other leaks
      • 0.012% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
    • 0.061% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.036% fail on Sound deadening material (3 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.024% fail on Undertray
  • 2.7% fail on Body, chassis, structure (61% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Exhaust system (55% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.71% fail on Transmission (76% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.68% fail on Drive shafts (76% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.63% fail on Joints (77% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.048% fail on Drive shaft
        • 0.012% fail on Bearing housing
      • 0.036% fail on Prop shafts (75% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.036% fail on Joints
    • 0.28% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.22% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.085% fail on Tank
      • 0.061% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (71% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.048% fail on Pipe
      • 0.012% fail on Hose
      • 0.012% fail on System
    • 0.16% fail on Undertray (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Body
      • 0.085% fail on Other body component
      • 0.024% fail on Panel
    • 0.097% fail on Integral vehicle structure (72% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.073% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (77% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.024% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.024% fail on Sub-frame condition
    • 0.024% fail on Chassis (86% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.024% fail on Chassis condition (86% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.024% fail on Doors (95% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.012% fail on Catch
      • 0.012% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.012% fail on Door condition
    • 0.024% fail on Seats (82% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.024% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.012% fail on Cabs
      • 0.012% fail on Cab condition
  • 0.88% fail on Steering (71% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.53% fail on Steering linkage components (77% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.34% fail on Track rod end (84% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Locking devices (5 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.012% fail on Other components
        • 0.012% fail on Steering component
    • 0.21% fail on Power steering
      • 0.16% fail on Pipes and hoses (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.036% fail on Other components
      • 0.012% fail on Operation
      • 0.012% fail on Rams
    • 0.11% fail on Steering gear (77% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.097% fail on Steering rack (78% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Operation
    • 0.048% fail on Steering play
      • 0.048% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.024% fail on Electronic power steering
  • 0.61% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.61% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.53% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (71% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.44% fail on Seat belts (53% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.31% fail on Condition
      • 0.048% fail on Prescribed areas (88% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.048% fail on Requirements
      • 0.012% fail on Attachment
      • 0.012% fail on Pre-tensioners
    • 0.097% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (90% better than other 2007 cars)
  • 0.41% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.40% fail on Attachment
    • 0.024% fail on Condition (82% better than other 2007 cars)
  • 0.012% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.012% fail on Anchorages
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  • 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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