2014 · 10 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2014 Toyota Avensis MOT pass rate and common faults

2,994 MOT tests in 2024. 73.7% passed first time, compared with 69.9% for all cars the same age.

105Above average
Passed first time73.7%
Failed or needed repairs26.3%
Typical mileage at test111,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 2,994 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.3%
    84 marked dangerous
  2. Position lamp: not working2.1%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.0%
    89 marked dangerous
  4. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.7%
  5. Rear fog lamp: not working1.5%
  6. Tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative1.4%
  7. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.4%
  8. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn1.3%
  9. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps1.3%
  10. Side repeaters: not working1.3%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics15.9%
  2. Brakes9.5%
  3. Suspension6.5%
  4. Tyres6.2%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.9%
  6. Body & chassis2.4%
  7. Emissions & leaks2.1%
  8. Steering1.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm17.5%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn11.9%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened10.4%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick10.2%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure6.2%

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: brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. 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 2014 Toyota Avensis?

In 2024, 73.7% of 2014 Toyota Avensis cars passed their MOT first time, across 2,994 tests. The average for all 10-year-old cars was 69.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2014 Toyota Avensis?

The most common failure reasons were brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; position lamp: not working; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2014 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).