2013 · 11 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2013 Toyota Avensis MOT pass rate and common faults

3,061 MOT tests in 2024. 72.2% passed first time, compared with 66.8% for all cars the same age.

108Well above average
Passed first time72.2%
Failed or needed repairs27.8%
Typical mileage at test114,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 3,061 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working4.4%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.8%
    108 marked dangerous
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.5%
    107 marked dangerous
  4. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.4%
  5. Side repeaters: not working1.3%
  6. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.3%
  7. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.2%
  8. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect1.2%
  9. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn1.2%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics17.5%
  2. Brakes10.2%
  3. Suspension7.9%
  4. Tyres6.4%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.0%
  6. Emissions & leaks2.0%
  7. Body & chassis1.6%
  8. Steering1.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm19.2%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn12.5%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened10.5%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick10.3%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure6.7%

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 2013 Toyota Avensis?

In 2024, 72.2% of 2013 Toyota Avensis cars passed their MOT first time, across 3,061 tests. The average for all 11-year-old cars was 66.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2013 Toyota Avensis?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2013 Toyota Avensis reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 108, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).