2007 · 17 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2007 Toyota Avensis MOT pass rate and common faults

5,096 MOT tests in 2024. 58.1% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

102Above average
Passed first time58.1%
Failed or needed repairs41.9%
Typical mileage at test127,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 5,096 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working10.2%
  2. Coil spring: fractured or broken3.9%
  3. Stop lamp: not working3.4%
  4. Side repeaters: not working2.9%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.7%
    203 marked dangerous
  6. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.7%
  7. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded2.5%
  8. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.3%
    149 marked dangerous
  9. Suspension arm: corroded and seriously weakened2.3%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics34.4%
  2. Brakes22.4%
  3. Suspension15.0%
  4. Tyres7.7%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.2%
  6. Emissions & leaks4.9%
  7. Body & chassis4.6%
  8. Steering1.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm17.3%
  2. Suspension arm: corroded and seriously weakened15.9%
  3. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded12.8%
  4. Sub-frame: corroded and seriously weakened11.1%
  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: position lamp: not working. 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 2007 Toyota Avensis?

In 2024, 58.1% of 2007 Toyota Avensis cars passed their MOT first time, across 5,096 tests. The average for all 17-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2007 Toyota Avensis?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; coil spring: fractured or broken; stop lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2007 Toyota Avensis reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 102, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).