2017 · 7 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2017 Toyota Avensis MOT pass rate and common faults

2,441 MOT tests in 2024. 82.6% passed first time, compared with 79.8% for all cars the same age.

104Above average
Passed first time82.6%
Failed or needed repairs17.4%
Typical mileage at test70,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 2,441 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.6%
    84 marked dangerous
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.7%
    62 marked dangerous
  3. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.6%
  4. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam1.4%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.2%
  6. Headlamp: not working on main beam0.9%
  7. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps0.9%
  8. Tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative0.7%
  9. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.6%
    18 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics9.1%
  2. Brakes6.4%
  3. Tyres5.6%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.9%
  5. Suspension2.9%
  6. Emissions & leaks1.5%
  7. Body & chassis0.6%
  8. Steering0.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm14.5%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick9.1%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened6.8%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure5.2%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn4.9%

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 2017 Toyota Avensis?

In 2024, 82.6% of 2017 Toyota Avensis cars passed their MOT first time, across 2,441 tests. The average for all 7-year-old cars was 79.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2017 Toyota Avensis?

The most common failure reasons were brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2017 Toyota Avensis reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 104, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).