2018 · 6 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2018 Toyota Avensis MOT pass rate and common faults

1,130 MOT tests in 2024. 81.9% passed first time, compared with 82.5% for all cars the same age.

99About average
Passed first time81.9%
Failed or needed repairs18.1%
Typical mileage at test79,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,130 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam2.3%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.1%
    36 marked dangerous
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.0%
    27 marked dangerous
  4. Headlamp: not working on main beam1.5%
  5. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.2%
  6. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.2%
  7. Tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative0.8%
  8. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.7%
  9. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively0.7%
  10. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.7%
    8 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics11.0%
  2. Tyres6.0%
  3. Brakes4.8%
  4. Emissions & leaks2.7%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.7%
  6. Suspension2.1%
  7. Steering0.7%
  8. Body & chassis0.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm15.7%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick8.4%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened6.3%
  4. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine4.8%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure4.7%

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: headlamp: not working on dipped beam. 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 2018 Toyota Avensis?

In 2024, 81.9% of 2018 Toyota Avensis cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,130 tests. The average for all 6-year-old cars was 82.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2018 Toyota Avensis?

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

Is the 2018 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).