TOYOTA AVENSIS Common Problems & Reliability

Based on 2,049 MOT tests from 133 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
N/A	N/A	763/999Very good	85,875 miles	764 vehicles
N/A	N/A	742/999Very good	84,188 miles	1,606 vehicles
N/A	N/A	716/999Very good	87,640 miles	2,218 vehicles
N/A	N/A	666/999Good	105,632 miles	734 vehicles
N/A	N/A	632/999Good	86,637 miles	3,198 vehicles
N/A	N/A	622/999Good	97,901 miles	733 vehicles
N/A	N/A	622/999Good	90,139 miles	2,671 vehicles
N/A	N/A	614/999Good	97,359 miles	1,345 vehicles
N/A	N/A	580/999Above average	89,582 miles	5,798 vehicles
N/A	N/A	571/999Above average	86,000 miles	4,791 vehicles
N/A	N/A	566/999Above average	106,104 miles	737 vehicles
N/A	N/A	562/999Above average	98,650 miles	1,125 vehicles
N/A	N/A	559/999Above average	87,101 miles	1,785 vehicles
N/A	N/A	553/999Above average	84,571 miles	3,723 vehicles
N/A	N/A	552/999Above average	86,834 miles	2,558 vehicles
N/A	N/A	550/999Above average	87,751 miles	1,604 vehicles
N/A	N/A	544/999Above average	85,655 miles	3,490 vehicles
N/A	N/A	543/999Above average	96,357 miles	947 vehicles
N/A	N/A	527/999Above average	86,553 miles	2,028 vehicles

How reliable is the TOYOTA AVENSIS?

Based on 2,049 MOT tests from 133 vehicles analysed by VehicleScore.

Vehicles

133

MOT tests

2,049

Pass rate

80.9%

Median mileage

108,270 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 566 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 241 advisory comments and 11 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: NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT/WORN ON EDGE (5.2.3 (E))

Coil spring issues

VehicleScore MOT data includes 67 advisory comments and 26 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 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 CORRODED (5.3.1 (B) (I))

Brake pad wear

VehicleScore MOT data includes 81 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 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))

Corrosion

VehicleScore MOT data includes 67 advisory comments and 12 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))

Suspension arm issues

VehicleScore MOT data includes 76 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 worn, corroded, or damaged suspension arm or its pin.

What to inspect

Look for play or corrosion at the arm and ask whether it has been replaced.

Example MOT wording: NEARSIDE FRONT SUSPENSION ARM CORRODED BUT NOT SERIOUSLY WEAKENED (5.3.3 (B) (I))

Oil leak

VehicleScore MOT data includes 36 advisory comments in this group. Seen mainly as an advisory. These are comment occurrences, not a share of all cars.

These MOT comments record an oil leak noted by the tester. Shock absorber misting is counted as a damper issue, not as an engine oil leak.

What to inspect

Look under the engine for fresh oil, and check the oil level.

Example MOT wording: OIL LEAK, BUT NOT EXCESSIVE (8.4.1 (A) (I))

Lamp and bulb faults

VehicleScore MOT data includes 32 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))

Brake disc wear

VehicleScore MOT data includes 31 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))

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
2017	10	82	90.2%	Tyre wear, Brake pad wear
2016	10	83	86.7%	Tyre wear, Brake disc wear
2015	5	42	85.7%	Tyre wear, Suspension arm issues
2014	7	85	81.2%	Tyre wear, Brake disc wear
2012	9	119	79.8%	Tyre wear, Brake disc wear
2011	13	205	81.5%	Corrosion, Tyre wear
2010	13	199	78.4%	Tyre wear, Suspension arm issues
2009	20	337	85.8%	Suspension arm issues, Corrosion
2008	9	188	74.5%	Corrosion, Suspension arm issues
2007	7	143	76.9%	Tyre wear, Registration plate condition
2006	11	230	78.3%	Windscreen damage, Suspension arm issues

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.
Coil spring issues. Look for a broken or heavily corroded spring and compare the ride height on both sides.
Brake pad wear. Ask for recent pad replacement and look at the remaining pad thickness.
Corrosion. Inspect the underside, sills, and subframe for heavy corrosion, especially where an advisory mentions it.
Suspension arm issues. Look for play or corrosion at the arm and ask whether it has been replaced.
Oil leak. Look under the engine for fresh oil, and check the oil level.
Lamp and bulb faults. Switch on the side, brake, fog, and number-plate lamps.
Brake disc wear. Look at the disc faces for deep scoring, a lip at the edge, and corrosion.

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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