Toyota Alphard as platanium sel 2 auto vs Toyota Avensis: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Toyota Alphard as platanium sel 2 auto
68%
MOT pass rate · 4 vehicles
Toyota Avensis
75%
MOT pass rate · 274,130 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Toyota Alphard as platanium sel 2 auto (68%) 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 Alphard as platanium sel 2 auto | Toyota Avensis |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 68% | 75% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 32% | 25% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.8 | 1.6 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 9% | 1% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 97,046 mi | 137,634 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 4 | 274,130 |
Most common faults
Toyota Alphard as platanium sel 2 auto
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- front lamps slightly deteriorated
- Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
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 Alphard as platanium sel 2 auto (68%) and Toyota Avensis (75%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
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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.