Toyota Alphard motor caravan vs Toyota Avensis: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Toyota Alphard motor caravan
80%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Toyota Avensis
75%
MOT pass rate · 274,130 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Toyota Alphard motor caravan (80%) 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 motor caravan | Toyota Avensis |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 80% ✓ | 75% |
| MOT failure rate | 20% ✓ | 25% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.7 | 1.6 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 7% | 1% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 111,125 mi | 137,634 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 1 | 274,130 |
Most common faults
Toyota Alphard motor caravan
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- both rear tyres wearing edges
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 motor caravan (80%) and Toyota Avensis (75%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Toyota Alphard motor caravan 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.