2000 · 24 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2000 Toyota Avensis MOT pass rate and common faults

448 MOT tests in 2024. 61.2% passed first time, compared with 61.5% for all cars the same age.

99About average
Passed first time61.2%
Failed or needed repairs38.8%
Typical mileage at test107,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 448 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits5.4%
  2. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength5.4%
  3. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases4.5%
  4. Position lamp: not working4.2%
  5. Catalyst emissions: carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits4.2%
  6. Catalyst emissions: carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits3.8%
  7. Service brake performance: excessively binding2.7%
  8. Service brake imbalance: across an axle2.5%
  9. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.2%
  10. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.2%
    18 marked dangerous

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Emissions & leaks25.2%
  2. Brakes21.2%
  3. Lights & electrics19.2%
  4. Body & chassis11.4%
  5. Suspension10.7%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.6%
  7. Tyres5.1%
  8. Seat belts & airbags2.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded16.7%
  2. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine13.2%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure12.5%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm11.4%
  5. Registration plates: inscription illegible10.5%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. Before buying, check the area that fails most: catalyst emissions: lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2000 Toyota Avensis?

In 2024, 61.2% of 2000 Toyota Avensis cars passed their MOT first time, across 448 tests. The average for all 24-year-old cars was 61.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2000 Toyota Avensis?

The most common failure reasons were catalyst emissions: lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits; component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases. The biggest problem area was emissions & leaks.

Is the 2000 Toyota Avensis reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 99, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).