2008 · 16 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2008 Toyota Avensis MOT pass rate and common faults

5,094 MOT tests in 2024. 59.9% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

105Above average
Passed first time59.9%
Failed or needed repairs40.1%
Typical mileage at test120,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 5,094 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working8.7%
  2. Coil spring: fractured or broken4.7%
  3. Side repeaters: not working3.5%
  4. Stop lamp: not working3.1%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.7%
    203 marked dangerous
  6. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.6%
  7. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.3%
    151 marked dangerous
  8. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded2.3%
  9. Suspension arm: corroded and seriously weakened2.1%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics33.3%
  2. Brakes19.9%
  3. Suspension15.1%
  4. Tyres7.0%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.1%
  6. Emissions & leaks5.0%
  7. Body & chassis3.6%
  8. Steering1.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm17.3%
  2. Suspension arm: corroded and seriously weakened14.4%
  3. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded11.6%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened10.0%
  5. Sub-frame: corroded and seriously weakened9.8%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: position lamp: not working. 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 2008 Toyota Avensis?

In 2024, 59.9% of 2008 Toyota Avensis cars passed their MOT first time, across 5,094 tests. The average for all 16-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2008 Toyota Avensis?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; coil spring: fractured or broken; side repeaters: not working. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2008 Toyota Avensis reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 105, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).