Toyota Amazon vs Toyota Avensis: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Toyota Amazon
78%
MOT pass rate · 30 vehicles
More reliable
Toyota Avensis
75%
MOT pass rate · 274,130 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Toyota Amazon is the more reliable of the two — 78% pass first time versus 75%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Toyota Amazon | Toyota Avensis |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 78% ✓ | 75% |
| MOT failure rate | 22% ✓ | 25% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.0 | 1.6 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 2% | 1% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 150,129 mi | 137,634 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 30 | 274,130 |
Most common faults
Toyota Amazon
- Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
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 Amazon is the more reliable of the two — 78% pass first time versus 75%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
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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.