Toyota Areas-estima vs Toyota Avensis: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Toyota Areas-estima
69%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Toyota Avensis
75%
MOT pass rate · 274,130 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Toyota Areas-estima (69%) 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 Areas-estima | Toyota Avensis |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 69% | 75% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 31% | 25% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 5.1 | 1.6 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 3% | 1% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 230,943 mi | 137,634 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 1 | 274,130 |
Most common faults
Toyota Areas-estima
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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 Areas-estima (69%) 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.