2016 · 8 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2016 Toyota Avensis MOT pass rate and common faults

3,534 MOT tests in 2024. 80.4% passed first time, compared with 76.6% for all cars the same age.

105Above average
Passed first time80.4%
Failed or needed repairs19.6%
Typical mileage at test82,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 3,534 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.3%
    105 marked dangerous
  2. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam2.2%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.0%
    99 marked dangerous
  4. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.2%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.0%
  6. Tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative0.8%
  7. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction0.8%
  8. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps0.8%
  9. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.8%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics9.0%
  2. Brakes6.5%
  3. Tyres5.7%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.9%
  5. Suspension2.5%
  6. Emissions & leaks2.5%
  7. Body & chassis0.8%
  8. Steering0.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm16.1%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick10.0%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened7.2%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure6.2%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn6.1%

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: brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. 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 2016 Toyota Avensis?

In 2024, 80.4% of 2016 Toyota Avensis cars passed their MOT first time, across 3,534 tests. The average for all 8-year-old cars was 76.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2016 Toyota Avensis?

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

Is the 2016 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).