Toyota Avensis vs Toyota Rav-4 g: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Toyota Avensis
75%
MOT pass rate · 274,130 vehicles
More reliable
Toyota Rav-4 g
72%
MOT pass rate · 84 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Toyota Avensis is the more reliable of the two — 75% pass first time versus 72%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Toyota Avensis | Toyota Rav-4 g |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 75% ✓ | 72% |
| MOT failure rate | 25% ✓ | 28% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.6 | 1.4 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 1% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 137,634 mi | 112,546 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 274,130 | 84 |
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 Rav-4 g
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate, the Toyota Avensis is the more reliable of the two — 75% pass first time versus 72%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
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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.