Toyota Avensis MOT Results

Registered in 2011
73.1% pass rate
from 5,366 tests in 2021
(24% better than other 2011 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 2011 cars and highlighted areas where the Toyota Avensis is unusually good or bad.

  • 9.7% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 3.3% fail on Direction indicators (89% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 3.3% fail on Flashing type (89% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 1.8% fail on Side repeaters (180% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 1.5% fail on Individual direction indicators (46% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.037% fail on All direction indicators
    • 2.6% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (60% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.0% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.17% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.0% fail on Headlamps (22% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Headlamp (22% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 0.45% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.24% fail on Battery(ies) (180% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Horn
    • 0.39% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.39% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.20% fail on Stop lamp (91% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (67% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Rear fog lamp (67% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.15% fail on Rear fog lamp (67% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.093% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.075% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.019% fail on All position lamps
    • 0.037% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 6.3% fail on Brakes
    • 3.2% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.6% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.6% fail on Brake pads (25% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.89% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.89% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.13% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.075% fail on Cable
        • 0.037% fail on Lever
        • 0.019% fail on Linkage
    • 2.3% fail on Brake performance (29% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 1.1% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 1.0% fail on Service brake performance (37% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.89% fail on Rbt (43% better than other 2011 cars)
          • 0.78% fail on Service brake performance (42% better than other 2011 cars)
          • 0.13% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.11% fail on Plate brake tester (3 times worse than other 2011 cars)
          • 0.075% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles) (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
          • 0.037% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.48% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.48% fail on Rbt
          • 0.48% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.20% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (57% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.20% fail on Rbt (sp) (55% better than other 2011 cars)
          • 0.17% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.093% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.17% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 0.89% fail on Rigid brake pipes (56% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.67% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders) (5 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.61% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers (7 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.056% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.37% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.24% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.17% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.056% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.28% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.26% fail on Electronic parking brake (4 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.019% fail on Lever
    • 0.037% fail on Air and vacuum systems (5 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.037% fail on Servos (10 times worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.037% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.019% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.019% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.019% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.019% fail on Pedal
    • 0.019% fail on Flexible brake hoses
  • 4.6% fail on Visibility
    • 2.3% fail on Washers
    • 2.3% fail on Wipers
    • 0.093% fail on View to rear
      • 0.093% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.037% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.037% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.037% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.019% fail on Driver's view
  • 4.5% fail on Suspension (59% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 1.0% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.35% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.30% fail on Linkage ball joints (63% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.075% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.075% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.056% fail on Linkage
    • 1.4% fail on Suspension arms (61% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.99% fail on Pins and bushes (38% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.39% fail on Ball joint (78% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Ball joint dust cover (69% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Springs (76% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Coil springs (76% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Coil spring (76% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.24% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.15% fail on Suspension rods (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.056% fail on Pins and bushes (4 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.056% fail on Ball joint (4 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.019% fail on Suspension rod
      • 0.019% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.093% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.056% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.037% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.075% fail on Shock absorbers (89% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.037% fail on Axles
      • 0.037% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
    • 0.019% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.019% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
  • 4.5% fail on Tyres (23% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 2.6% fail on Tread depth (21% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Condition (26% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on Size/type
  • 1.8% fail on Body, chassis, structure (42% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.61% fail on Transmission (52% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.60% fail on Drive shafts (51% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.60% fail on Joints (50% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.019% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.019% fail on Joints
    • 0.52% fail on Exhaust system (59% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.22% fail on Body (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Other body component (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.019% fail on Panel
    • 0.20% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.17% fail on Tank (5 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.037% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.019% fail on Pipe
    • 0.11% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.093% fail on Seats
      • 0.056% fail on Passenger's seat
      • 0.037% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.093% fail on Undertray
    • 0.075% fail on Doors
      • 0.056% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.056% fail on Door condition
      • 0.019% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.019% fail on Door condition
  • 1.1% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (54% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Exhaust emissions (53% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.67% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.39% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.20% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (55% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.019% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.019% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
      • 0.47% fail on Spark ignition (70% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.32% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (59% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on Catalyst emissions (82% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.056% fail on Emissions not tested (75% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.019% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.019% fail on Undertray
    • 0.019% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.019% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 0.75% fail on Steering (60% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.61% fail on Steering linkage components (60% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.56% fail on Track rod end (61% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.075% fail on Locking devices (4 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.019% fail on Drag link end
    • 0.075% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.075% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.075% fail on Steering play
      • 0.075% fail on Steering rack
  • 0.63% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.50% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.11% fail on Seat belts (68% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Condition (64% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.019% fail on Airbags
      • 0.019% fail on Passengers airbag
  • 0.45% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.45% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.28% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.26% fail on Attachment
    • 0.019% fail on Condition
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