Toyota Avensis vs Toyota Carolla: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Toyota Avensis
75%
MOT pass rate · 274,130 vehicles
Toyota Carolla
76%
MOT pass rate · 4 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Toyota Avensis (75%) and Toyota Carolla (76%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Toyota Avensis | Toyota Carolla |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 75% | 76% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 25% | 24% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.6 ✓ | 1.7 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 1% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 137,634 mi | 137,052 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 274,130 | 4 |
Most common faults
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)
Toyota Carolla
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Toyota Avensis (75%) and Toyota Carolla (76%) 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.