TOYOTA AVENSIS Common Problems & Reliability

Based on 5,649 MOT tests from 377 vehicles analysed by VehicleScore®. The figures below describe that VehicleScore® sample. Recurring issues seen in VehicleScore® MOT data are not a claim that every TOYOTA AVENSIS has the same fault.

TOYOTA AVENSIS's have a very good reliability rating of 604/999. The score was calculated from the average of every TOYOTA AVENSIS that has had a registered MOT.

We calculated all of the below figures by getting the score from each vehicle make/model/year/fuel, which are each calculated a score. We then generate the average score, taking into account factors such as mileage and emissions.

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Fuel Type	Year	Reliability Score	Avg Mileage	Sample Size
Diesel	2017	763/999Very good	85,875 miles	764 vehicles
Diesel	2016	742/999Very good	84,188 miles	1,606 vehicles
Diesel	2015	716/999Very good	87,640 miles	2,218 vehicles
Diesel	2014	632/999Good	86,637 miles	3,198 vehicles
Petrol	2012	666/999Good	105,632 miles	734 vehicles
Diesel	2011	622/999Good	90,139 miles	2,671 vehicles
Petrol	2011	622/999Good	97,901 miles	733 vehicles
Diesel	2010	550/999Above average	87,751 miles	1,604 vehicles
Petrol	2008	543/999Above average	96,357 miles	947 vehicles
Diesel	2007	527/999Above average	86,553 miles	2,028 vehicles
Diesel	2004	552/999Above average	86,834 miles	2,558 vehicles
Petrol	2003	544/999Above average	85,655 miles	3,490 vehicles
Diesel	2002	559/999Above average	87,101 miles	1,785 vehicles
Petrol	2002	553/999Above average	84,571 miles	3,723 vehicles
Diesel	2001	562/999Above average	98,650 miles	1,125 vehicles
Petrol	2001	571/999Above average	86,000 miles	4,791 vehicles
Diesel	2000	566/999Above average	106,104 miles	737 vehicles
Petrol	2000	580/999Above average	89,582 miles	5,798 vehicles
Petrol	1999	614/999Good	97,359 miles	1,345 vehicles

How reliable is the TOYOTA AVENSIS?

Based on 5,649 MOT tests from 377 vehicles analysed by VehicleScore®.

Vehicles

377

MOT tests

5,649

Pass rate

81.6%

Median mileage

106,934 mi

Recurring issues seen in VehicleScore® MOT data are inspection findings from this sample. They are not a statement that every TOYOTA AVENSIS has the same fault. The median VehicleScore® in this sample is 583 out of 999.

Common TOYOTA AVENSIS MOT problems

These groups combine equivalent MOT comments, such as the same tyre note on different corners. Counts are comment occurrences in the sample, not a percentage of cars.

Tyre wear

VehicleScore® MOT data includes 976 advisory comments and 57 failure comments in this group. Seen as both an advisory and a failure reason. These are comment occurrences, not a share of all cars.

These MOT comments record tyres that were worn, damaged, or close to the legal tread depth when the car was inspected.

What to inspect

Check the tread depth and look for uneven wear, cracking, or damage on all four tyres.

Example MOT wording: OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT/WORN ON EDGE (5.2.3 (E))

Corrosion

VehicleScore® MOT data includes 214 advisory comments and 30 failure comments in this group. Seen as both an advisory and a failure reason. These are comment occurrences, not a share of all cars.

These MOT comments record corrosion the tester could see on the body or structure. Corrosion already named on a spring, brake, or other component is counted with that component.

What to inspect

Inspect the underside, sills, and subframe for heavy corrosion, especially where an advisory mentions it.

Example MOT wording: REAR SUB-FRAME CORRODED BUT NOT SERIOUSLY WEAKENED (5.3.3 (B) (I))

Brake pad wear

VehicleScore® MOT data includes 204 advisory comments and 24 failure comments in this group. Seen as both an advisory and a failure reason. These are comment occurrences, not a share of all cars.

These MOT comments record brake pads that were worn or below the inspection limit.

What to inspect

Ask for recent pad replacement and look at the remaining pad thickness.

Example MOT wording: FRONT BRAKE PAD(S) WEARING THIN (1.1.13 (A) (II))

Brake disc wear

VehicleScore® MOT data includes 84 advisory comments in this group. Seen mainly as an advisory. These are comment occurrences, not a share of all cars.

These MOT comments record brake discs that were worn, scored, pitted, or corroded.

What to inspect

Look at the disc faces for deep scoring, a lip at the edge, and corrosion.

Example MOT wording: FRONT BRAKE DISC WORN, PITTED OR SCORED, BUT NOT SERIOUSLY WEAKENED (1.1.14 (A) (II))

Lamp and bulb faults

VehicleScore® MOT data includes 81 failure comments in this group. Seen mainly as a failure reason. These are comment occurrences, not a share of all cars.

These MOT comments record a lamp or bulb other than a headlamp or indicator.

What to inspect

Switch on the side, brake, fog, and number-plate lamps.

Example MOT wording: OFFSIDE FRONT POSITION LAMP NOT WORKING (4.2.1 (A) (II))

Registration plate condition

VehicleScore® MOT data includes 79 advisory comments in this group. Seen mainly as an advisory. These are comment occurrences, not a share of all cars.

These MOT comments record a number plate that was deteriorated, insecure, or did not meet the plate rules.

What to inspect

Check both plates are secure, clean, and clearly readable.

Example MOT wording: FRONT REGISTRATION PLATE DETERIORATED BUT NOT LIKELY TO BE MISREAD (0.1 (B))

Coil spring issues

VehicleScore® MOT data includes 50 failure comments in this group. Seen mainly as a failure reason. These are comment occurrences, not a share of all cars.

These MOT comments record coil springs that were corroded, fractured, or otherwise defective. They are counted separately from shock absorbers.

What to inspect

Look for a broken or heavily corroded spring and compare the ride height on both sides.

Example MOT wording: OFFSIDE REAR COIL SPRING FRACTURED OR BROKEN (5.3.1 (B) (I))

Parking brake faults

VehicleScore® MOT data includes 15 failure comments in this group. Seen mainly as a failure reason. These are comment occurrences, not a share of all cars.

These MOT comments record a parking brake that did not hold well enough or had a component defect.

What to inspect

Test that the parking brake holds the car on a slope and releases cleanly.

Example MOT wording: PARKING BRAKE EFFICIENCY BELOW REQUIREMENTS (1.4.2 (A) (I))

TOYOTA AVENSIS MOT reliability by year

A model year is only commented on when VehicleScore® has at least 5 vehicles from that year.

Year	Vehicles	MOT tests	Pass rate	Recurring issues seen
2018	5	50	80%	Tyre wear, Headlamp faults
2017	23	208	86.5%	Tyre wear, Brake disc wear
2016	28	240	86.3%	Tyre wear, Brake pad wear
2015	21	209	87.1%	Tyre wear, Brake pad wear
2014	24	256	80.5%	Tyre wear, Brake disc wear
2013	18	222	86.9%	Tyre wear, Suspension arm issues
2012	29	411	80.5%	Tyre wear, Corrosion
2011	30	439	82.2%	Tyre wear, Corrosion
2010	37	591	81.6%	Tyre wear, Brake pad wear
2009	44	726	83.5%	Tyre wear, Corrosion
2008	22	427	74.5%	Corrosion, Tyre wear
2007	22	412	79.9%	Tyre wear, Corrosion
2006	26	471	78.6%	Tyre wear, Corrosion
2005	5	111	83.8%	Suspension arm issues, Brake disc wear
2004	11	245	80.4%	Suspension arm issues, Tyre wear

What to check when buying a used TOYOTA AVENSIS

This is an inspection checklist based on MOT comments in the VehicleScore® sample. It does not mean the car you are looking at has these defects.

Tyre wear. Check the tread depth and look for uneven wear, cracking, or damage on all four tyres.
Corrosion. Inspect the underside, sills, and subframe for heavy corrosion, especially where an advisory mentions it.
Brake pad wear. Ask for recent pad replacement and look at the remaining pad thickness.
Brake disc wear. Look at the disc faces for deep scoring, a lip at the edge, and corrosion.
Lamp and bulb faults. Switch on the side, brake, fog, and number-plate lamps.
Registration plate condition. Check both plates are secure, clean, and clearly readable.
Coil spring issues. Look for a broken or heavily corroded spring and compare the ride height on both sides.
Parking brake faults. Test that the parking brake holds the car on a slope and releases cleanly.

Buying a TOYOTA AVENSIS?

Common problems tell you what can affect TOYOTA AVENSISs generally. VehicleScore® can check the history of the actual car you're considering.

Where does this data come from?

VehicleScore® analyses MOT histories from vehicles in its own dataset. Sample sizes vary by model, and a small sample is labelled as such. MOT data records roadworthiness and inspection defects. It does not capture every mechanical or electronic problem a car can have, and a comment on one test is not proof that the model has an inherent fault.

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