MOT reliability
Toyota Avalon
49 vehicles · 237 completed MOT tests analysed
76%
MOT pass rate
Based on 49 Toyota Avalon vehicles and 237 completed MOT tests, the Toyota Avalon has an overall 76% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 99,551 miles.
49
Vehicles
237
MOT tests
7,935
Avg miles / year
1.4
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Toyota Avalon problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Toyota Avalon MOT tests:
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Other89%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension14%
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Lamps & electrical10%
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Emissions & nuisance6%
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Brakes5%
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Visibility4%
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Seatbelts & equipment2%
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Identification & plates1%
Toyota Avalon pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 100% |
| 2 | 3 | 100% |
| 3 | 15 | 67% |
| 4 | 19 | 68% |
| 5 | 19 | 79% |
| 6 | 18 | 78% |
| 7 | 16 | 81% |
| 8 | 12 | 92% |
| 9 | 14 | 86% |
| 10 | 14 | 86% |
| 11 | 17 | 71% |
| 12 | 10 | 80% |
| 13 | 15 | 73% |
| 14 | 11 | 73% |
| 15 | 9 | 78% |
| 16 | 7 | 57% |
| 17 | 7 | 71% |
| 18 | 9 | 67% |
| 19 | 5 | 80% |
| 20 | 4 | 75% |
Fuel types: Petrol (40), Hybrid Electric (Clean) (7), Diesel (1), Other (1)
Most common Toyota Avalon MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Toyota Avalon MOT tests:
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (11 times)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d) (10 times)
- Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt (9 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (8 times)
- Fuel pipe/s corroded (8 times)
- Oil leak (7 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (5 times)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) (4 times)
- Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a) (4 times)
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt (4 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) (4 times)
- Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c) (4 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (4 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (4 times)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (4 times)
Toyota Avalon pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | 4 | 75% | 21,403 |
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | 0% | 264,250 |
| 2018 | 2 | 8 | 75% | 37,496 |
| 2016 | 1 | 3 | 100% | 49,166 |
| 2015 | 6 | 17 | 94% | 62,952 |
| 2014 | 6 | 27 | 74% | 121,594 |
| 2008 | 3 | 15 | 67% | 90,545 |
| 2006 | 2 | 7 | 71% | 82,563 |
| 2005 | 2 | 5 | 80% | 46,630 |
| 2004 | 1 | 2 | 50% | 51,682 |
| 2003 | 1 | 20 | 75% | 120,105 |
| 2002 | 4 | 7 | 57% | 50,088 |
| 2001 | 3 | 24 | 92% | 116,795 |
| 2000 | 5 | 24 | 75% | 142,567 |
| 1998 | 4 | 17 | 82% | 136,720 |
| 1997 | 2 | 3 | 100% | 115,728 |
| 1995 | 5 | 53 | 68% | 130,871 |
Toyota Avalon reliability FAQ
Across 49 Toyota Avalon vehicles in our MOT data,
76% pass the MOT (a 24% failure rate), with about
1.4 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Toyota Avalon MOT issues are:
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1); Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d); Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt.
The typical Toyota Avalon in our data has covered around
99,551 miles.
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