Toyota Avensis vs Toyota Estima hybrid auto: 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 Estima hybrid auto
79%
MOT pass rate · 5 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Toyota Avensis (75%) and Toyota Estima hybrid auto (79%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Toyota Avensis | Toyota Estima hybrid auto |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 75% | 79% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 25% | 21% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.6 ✓ | 1.7 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 1% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 137,634 mi | 76,405 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 274,130 | 5 |
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 Estima hybrid auto
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Front and back no registration plate was present instead the car had trade plate on "G0265" Japanese Imported vehicle due first registration in UK
- Under chassis cover with anti rust coating.
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Toyota Avensis (75%) and Toyota Estima hybrid auto (79%) 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.