Toyota Aeras (previa) vs Toyota Avensis: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Toyota Aeras (previa)
50%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Toyota Avensis
75%
MOT pass rate · 274,130 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Toyota Aeras (previa) (50%) and Toyota Avensis (75%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Toyota Aeras (previa) | Toyota Avensis |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 50% | 75% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 50% | 25% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 4.1 | 1.6 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 1% |
| Average mileage | 119,996 mi | 137,634 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 1 | 274,130 |
Most common faults
Toyota Aeras (previa)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- Oil leak
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Toyota Avensis
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Toyota Aeras (previa) (50%) and Toyota Avensis (75%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Toyota Aeras (previa) report Full Toyota Avensis report Most reliable cars
Pass rates are computed over completed (pass/fail) MOT tests. Reliability also depends on age, mileage and upkeep — see each model's page for the full picture.