Toyota Alphard hybrid 4x4 auto vs Toyota Avensis: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Toyota Alphard hybrid 4x4 auto
89%
MOT pass rate · 12 vehicles
Toyota Avensis
75%
MOT pass rate · 274,130 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Toyota Alphard hybrid 4x4 auto (89%) 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 hybrid 4x4 auto | Toyota Avensis |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 89% ✓ | 75% |
| MOT failure rate | 11% ✓ | 25% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 0.7 ✓ | 1.6 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 1% |
| Average mileage | 84,447 mi | 137,634 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 12 | 274,130 |
Most common faults
Toyota Alphard hybrid 4x4 auto
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
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 hybrid 4x4 auto (89%) 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.