Toyota Avensis vs Toyota Estima hybrid g e-four 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 g e-four auto
84%
MOT pass rate · 5 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Toyota Avensis (75%) and Toyota Estima hybrid g e-four auto (84%) 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 g e-four auto |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 75% | 84% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 25% | 16% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.6 | 0.9 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 1% ✓ | 6% |
| Average mileage | 137,634 mi | 79,631 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 g e-four auto
- Rear Differential mount bush worn
- Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both. (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Front tyre worn to 2mm of tread depth
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Toyota Avensis (75%) and Toyota Estima hybrid g e-four auto (84%) 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.