Toyota Avensis vs Toyota Gls 8seat (5dr): 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 Gls 8seat (5dr)
80%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Toyota Avensis (75%) and Toyota Gls 8seat (5dr) (80%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Toyota Avensis | Toyota Gls 8seat (5dr) |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 75% | 80% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 25% | 20% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.6 ✓ | 1.8 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 1% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 137,634 mi | 113,009 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 274,130 | 1 |
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 Gls 8seat (5dr)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Inner Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)
- Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Toyota Avensis (75%) and Toyota Gls 8seat (5dr) (80%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Toyota Avensis report Full Toyota Gls 8seat (5dr) report Most reliable cars
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.