MOT reliability
Toyota Avensis gs
1,569 vehicles · 342 completed MOT tests analysed
70%
MOT pass rate
Based on 1,569 Toyota Avensis gs vehicles and 342 completed MOT tests, the Toyota Avensis gs has an overall 70% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 157,761 miles.
1,569
Vehicles
342
MOT tests
8,808
Avg miles / year
0.1
Faults per test
4%
Dangerous-fault share
Toyota Avensis gs problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Toyota Avensis gs MOT tests:
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Other35%
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Emissions & nuisance29%
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Body & structure14%
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Brakes12%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension12%
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Seatbelts & equipment8%
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Lamps & electrical6%
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Visibility4%
Toyota Avensis gs pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | 1 | 100% |
| 5 | 1 | 100% |
| 6 | 1 | 100% |
| 7 | 2 | 50% |
| 8 | 2 | 50% |
| 9 | 2 | 50% |
| 10 | 2 | 50% |
| 11 | 2 | 50% |
| 12 | 1 | 100% |
| 13 | 2 | 50% |
| 14 | 2 | 50% |
| 15 | 2 | 50% |
| 16 | 2 | 50% |
| 17 | 2 | 50% |
| 18 | 2 | 50% |
| 19 | 2 | 50% |
| 20 | 2 | 50% |
Fuel types: Petrol (1,494), Other (66), Diesel (8), LPG (1)
Most common Toyota Avensis gs MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Toyota Avensis gs MOT tests:
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (8 times)
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) (4 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (2 times)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) (2 times)
- TYRE PRESSURES WHERE ALL UNDER 20 PSI ? (2 times)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases MANIFOLD TO FRONT PIPE JOINT (7.1.2) (2 times)
- FRONT BRAKE DISCS ARE CORRODED ON THE INSIDE (2 times)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases MANIFOLD TO FRONT PIPE NUT MISSING AND NEEDS DIE NUTTING FIRST (7.1.2) (2 times)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases BLOWING AT THE FRONT PIPE TO MANIFOLD JOINT (6.1.2 (a)) (2 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b) (1 times)
- Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a) (1 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) (1 times)
Toyota Avensis gs pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 1 | 36 | 56% | 174,473 |
Toyota Avensis gs reliability FAQ
Across 1,569 Toyota Avensis gs vehicles in our MOT data,
70% pass the MOT (a 30% failure rate), with about
0.1 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Toyota Avensis gs MOT issues are:
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)); Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)); Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1).
The typical Toyota Avensis gs in our data has covered around
157,761 miles.
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