2011 · 13 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2011 Toyota Avensis MOT pass rate and common faults

4,362 MOT tests in 2024. 68.2% passed first time, compared with 61.8% for all cars the same age.

110Well above average
Passed first time68.2%
Failed or needed repairs31.8%
Typical mileage at test113,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 4,362 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working7.4%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.8%
    154 marked dangerous
  3. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect2.5%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.4%
    148 marked dangerous
  5. Coil spring: fractured or broken2.0%
  6. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.0%
  7. Side repeaters: not working1.6%
  8. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid1.5%
  9. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn1.4%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics24.5%
  2. Brakes13.1%
  3. Suspension9.4%
  4. Tyres6.0%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.0%
  6. Body & chassis2.3%
  7. Emissions & leaks2.1%
  8. Steering1.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm17.4%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn13.8%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened11.2%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick9.8%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure8.3%

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 2011 Toyota Avensis?

In 2024, 68.2% of 2011 Toyota Avensis cars passed their MOT first time, across 4,362 tests. The average for all 13-year-old cars was 61.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2011 Toyota Avensis?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2011 Toyota Avensis reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 110, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).