2015 · 9 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2015 Toyota Avensis MOT pass rate and common faults

3,174 MOT tests in 2024. 77.3% passed first time, compared with 73.5% for all cars the same age.

105Above average
Passed first time77.3%
Failed or needed repairs22.8%
Typical mileage at test95,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 3,174 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.1%
    82 marked dangerous
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.9%
    84 marked dangerous
  3. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.4%
  4. Position lamp: not working1.3%
  5. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.2%
  6. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.2%
  7. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam1.0%
  8. Headlamp: not working on main beam0.9%
  9. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps0.9%
  10. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn0.9%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics12.2%
  2. Brakes7.8%
  3. Tyres6.5%
  4. Suspension6.0%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.4%
  6. Emissions & leaks2.6%
  7. Body & chassis2.1%
  8. Steering1.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm16.9%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick11.0%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened8.6%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn7.7%
  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 2015 Toyota Avensis?

In 2024, 77.3% of 2015 Toyota Avensis cars passed their MOT first time, across 3,174 tests. The average for all 9-year-old cars was 73.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2015 Toyota Avensis?

The most common failure reasons were brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2015 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).