Toyota Avensis vs Toyota Gl: 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 Gl
71%
MOT pass rate · 4 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Toyota Avensis (75%) and Toyota Gl (71%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Toyota Avensis | Toyota Gl |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 75% ✓ | 71% |
| MOT failure rate | 25% ✓ | 29% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.6 | 1.5 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 1% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 137,634 mi | 113,024 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 Gl
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- Nearside Front Upper Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Toyota Avensis (75%) and Toyota Gl (71%) 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.