Toyota Avensis
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 21 years from 109,012 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
78%
Total Tests
109,012
Best Year
2017 (88%)
Years Covered
21
How reliable is the Toyota Avensis?
Toyota Avensis by Year
| Year | Pass Rate | Tests | Avg Mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 88% | 1,798 | 95,222 mi |
| 2017 | 88% | 4,078 | 86,161 mi |
| 2016 | 87% | 5,836 | 97,189 mi |
| 2015 | 85% | 5,426 | 117,294 mi |
| 2014 | 83% | 5,229 | 133,017 mi |
| 2013 | 82% | 5,353 | 135,382 mi |
| 2012 | 81% | 8,379 | 130,725 mi |
| 2011 | 79% | 7,416 | 127,805 mi |
| 2010 | 79% | 9,581 | 130,166 mi |
| 2009 | 77% | 9,074 | 129,424 mi |
| 2008 | 75% | 9,083 | 128,873 mi |
| 2007 | 75% | 9,118 | 134,277 mi |
| 2006 | 73% | 8,473 | 130,077 mi |
| 2005 | 74% | 6,330 | 124,984 mi |
| 2004 | 76% | 4,759 | 117,887 mi |
| 2003 | 75% | 3,437 | 116,046 mi |
| 2002 | 71% | 1,627 | 112,717 mi |
| 2001 | 76% | 1,121 | 111,507 mi |
| 2000 | 73% | 744 | 112,081 mi |
| 1999 | 70% | 1,232 | 122,912 mi |
| 1998 | 73% | 918 | 122,408 mi |
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About the Toyota Avensis
The Toyota Avensis has been tested 109,012 times in 2024 MOT data across 21 model years (1998 to 2018), with an average pass rate of 78%. That's close to the national average of 82%. Available as diesel and petrol.
Best and Worst Years
The 2017 model is the most reliable with a 88% pass rate from 4,078 tests. The 1999 model has the lowest at 70%. With a 18 point spread, choosing the right year makes a big difference to reliability.
Reliability Trend
Newer TOYOTA AVENSISs show better MOT pass rates than older ones, with an average improvement of 9 percentage points.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (1998) averages 122,408 miles, while the newest (2018) averages 95,222 miles. Older models have covered serious mileage, so suspension and drivetrain wear are worth checking.
Compared to the Toyota brand average of 84%, the Avensis is 6 points lower, placing it among the less reliable Toyota models.
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