Toyota Avensis

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 21 model years from 109,012 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

78%

Total Tests

109,012

Highest Pass Rate

2017 (88%)

Years Covered

About the Toyota Avensis

The Toyota Avensis was MOT tested 109,012 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 21 model years (1998 to 2018), with an average pass rate of 78%. That's close to the average of 82% across all models in our data. Our records list diesel and petrol versions.

Best and Worst Years

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2017 model has the highest pass rate at 88% from 4,078 tests. The 1999 model has the lowest at 70%. With a 18 point gap, the year you choose makes a real difference. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.

Reliability Trend

Newer Toyota Avensiss pass their MOT more often than older ones, by 9 percentage points on average, which is mostly down to age and wear.

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.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Petrol, 1800cc)

£1,631

Road Tax

£200

MOT Test

£55

Predicted Repairs

£350

Total per year£2,236

Per month£186/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

Full 2018 details

How reliable is the Toyota Avensis?

vs average of all models-4% (82% avg)

vs Toyota brand average-6% (84% avg)

Best to worst year spread18 percentage points

Reliability trendImproving over years

Toyota Avensis by Year

Click any year to see detailed running costs, reliability data, and comparisons with similar cars.

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

Questions about the Toyota Avensis

Is the Toyota Avensis reliable?

Across its 21 model years in our data (1998 to 2018), the Toyota Avensis averages a 78% MOT pass rate, from 109,012 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 4 points below the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 2017 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 88%.

Which year Toyota Avensis has the best MOT pass rate?

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2017 Toyota Avensis has the highest MOT pass rate at 88%, while the 1999 model has the lowest at 70%, a 18 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.