2001 · 23 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2001 Toyota Avensis MOT pass rate and common faults

640 MOT tests in 2024. 62.5% passed first time, compared with 59.4% for all cars the same age.

105Above average
Passed first time62.5%
Failed or needed repairs37.5%
Typical mileage at test103,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 640 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength8.4%
  2. Position lamp: not working3.4%
  3. Service brake performance: excessively binding2.8%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.8%
    18 marked dangerous
  5. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits2.5%
  6. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect2.2%
  7. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.2%
  8. Stop lamp: not working2.2%
  9. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.0%
  10. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases2.0%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics23.1%
  2. Brakes16.7%
  3. Suspension14.1%
  4. Emissions & leaks12.2%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)8.0%
  6. Body & chassis6.1%
  7. Tyres4.4%
  8. Seat belts & airbags3.0%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine19.4%
  2. Registration plates: inscription illegible13.3%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure13.1%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm12.5%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened10.8%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2001 Toyota Avensis?

In 2024, 62.5% of 2001 Toyota Avensis cars passed their MOT first time, across 640 tests. The average for all 23-year-old cars was 59.4%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2001 Toyota Avensis?

The most common failure reasons were component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; position lamp: not working; service brake performance: excessively binding. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2001 Toyota Avensis reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 105, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).