Petrol Toyota Avensis: MOT pass rate

74% of petrol Toyota Avensis pass the MOT first time, measured across 29,862 DVSA tests on that fuel type alone. Average mileage at test was 107,960.

Petrol against the other Toyota Avensis versions

Why the fuel type changes the number

Petrol cars avoid the DPF and emissions failures that catch diesels, and usually fail on the same consumables as any other car.

On the Toyota Avensis specifically, diesel is the strongest at 74.6%, and this petrol version sits 0.3 points below the 74.3% model average.

What it means if you are buying one

There is little to choose between fuel types on this model, so decide on running costs and mileage rather than MOT record. Buying a damaged one? run it through the analyzer, check the exact car, decode the VIN and check the mileage before you bid.

Mileage is part of the answer

The average petrol Toyota Avensis had covered 107,960 miles at test, against 134,918 for the diesel and 195,494 for the lpg. That is above average and into the range where cambelts and water pumps are due if they have not already been done, so ask for the service history rather than take the mileage on trust.

Fuel type and mileage are tangled together: diesels are usually bought by higher-mileage drivers, so some of any gap between fuels is the miles rather than the engine. The per-year figures on the Toyota Avensis page separate age from fuel if you want to isolate one.

Most common MOT failures on a petrol Toyota Avensis

1. A direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, 1.9% of tests (2.91x the national rate for this defect)
2. A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, 6% of tests (2.69x the national rate for this defect)
3. Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded, 2.3% of tests (2.13x the national rate for this defect)
4. A suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, 3.1% of tests (1.7x the national rate for this defect)
5. Stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, 2.1% of tests (1.51x the national rate for this defect)
6. The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, 3.3% of tests (1.41x the national rate for this defect)
7. Engine MIL illuminated indicating a malfunction, 1.8% of tests (1.41x the national rate for this defect)
8. Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, 2.6% of tests (1.37x the national rate for this defect)
9. A headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED, 1.7% of tests (1.35x the national rate for this defect)
10. a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, 2.6% of tests (1.23x the national rate for this defect)

From 30,173 DVSA-tracked petrol Toyota Avensis tests, 2024, split out from the Toyota Avensis's other fuel types. DVSA testers marked 4.02% of these flagged defects as "dangerous", against 5.11% nationally. See which fuel type fails on the most dangerous defects nationally for how that compares across the whole fleet.

Most common MOT advisories on a petrol Toyota Avensis

Flagged but doesn't fail the car, a different list from the failures above.

1. A suspension component excessively damaged or corroded, 30.2% of tests (5.83x the national rate for this defect)
2. Product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity or changes emitted colour to other than white or yellow, 4.7% of tests (4.25x the national rate for this defect)
3. The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, 6.3% of tests (4.17x the national rate for this defect)
4. Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced, 4.6% of tests (3.67x the national rate for this defect)
5. Number plate inscription missing or illegible, 7.8% of tests (2.93x the national rate for this defect)
6. A spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, 10.1% of tests (2.13x the national rate for this defect)
7. Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded, 11.6% of tests (1.87x the national rate for this defect), also fails
8. Exhaust system leaking or insecure, 4.7% of tests (1.64x the national rate for this defect)
9. Brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn, 4.6% of tests (1.44x the national rate for this defect)
10. Fluid leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users, 6.8% of tests (1.22x the national rate for this defect)

From 30,173 DVSA-tracked petrol Toyota Avensis tests, 2024.

Other Toyota Avensis fuel types

• Diesel Toyota Avensis - 74.6%
• LPG Toyota Avensis - 73%

All Toyota Avensis MOT data · Every model