Toyota Aqua hybrid auto vs Toyota Avensis: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Toyota Aqua hybrid auto
87%
MOT pass rate · 39 vehicles
Toyota Avensis
75%
MOT pass rate · 274,130 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Toyota Aqua hybrid auto (87%) 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 Aqua hybrid auto | Toyota Avensis |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 87% ✓ | 75% |
| MOT failure rate | 13% ✓ | 25% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 0.7 ✓ | 1.6 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 13% | 1% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 63,912 mi | 137,634 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 39 | 274,130 |
Most common faults
Toyota Aqua hybrid auto
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
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 Aqua hybrid auto (87%) 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.