2002 · 22 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2002 Toyota Avensis MOT pass rate and common faults

886 MOT tests in 2024. 56.4% passed first time, compared with 58.1% for all cars the same age.

97Below average
Passed first time56.4%
Failed or needed repairs43.6%
Typical mileage at test105,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 886 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength6.1%
  2. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements5.0%
  3. Parking brake performance: inoperative on one side4.1%
  4. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction4.1%
  5. Position lamp: not working4.0%
  6. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits3.5%
  7. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases3.4%
  8. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect2.7%
  9. Emissions not tested: unable to be completed2.7%
  10. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.3%
    33 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics25.5%
  2. Brakes21.3%
  3. Emissions & leaks19.4%
  4. Suspension14.9%
  5. Body & chassis10.4%
  6. Tyres6.5%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.6%
  8. Seat belts & airbags3.0%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine23.8%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm16.9%
  3. Registration plates: inscription illegible13.0%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure11.9%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened10.8%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength. 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 2002 Toyota Avensis?

In 2024, 56.4% of 2002 Toyota Avensis cars passed their MOT first time, across 886 tests. The average for all 22-year-old cars was 58.1%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2002 Toyota Avensis?

The most common failure reasons were component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements; parking brake performance: inoperative on one side. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2002 Toyota Avensis reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 97, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).