What are the common problems with the 3-5 year old Toyota Avensis?

The top failure areas for the 3-5-year-old Toyota Avensis are: Lamps & Electrics (2.5% risk), Tyres (1.8% risk), Brakes (1.3% risk).

Toyota Avensis MOT Failure Rate — 3-5 Years Old

Q: Is a 3-5 year old Toyota Avensis reliable?

Based on 18,222 MOT tests, 3-5-year-old Toyota Avensis has a 13.0% failure rate. This is below the UK average of 28%.

13.0%

MOT failure rate for 3-5-year-old Toyota Avensis vehicles

Based on 18,222 MOT tests

15.1pp below the UK average (28%)

Toyota Avensis shows good reliability at this age, with a 13.0% failure rate — below the national average.

Component Risk Breakdown (3-5 Years)

Which parts of a 3-5-year-old Toyota Avensis are most likely to cause an MOT failure:

Lamps & Electrics 2.5%

Tyres 1.8%

Brakes 1.3%

Visibility 1.1%

Suspension 0.5%

Body & Chassis 0.2%

Steering 0.1%

How Does This Compare?

Toyota Avensis MOT failure rate across all age groups:

Age	Failure Rate	Tests	Worst Area
0-2 years	12.3%	787	Lamps & Electrics
3-5 years	13.0%	18,222	Lamps & Electrics
6-10 years	22.5%	77,466	Lamps & Electrics
11-15 years	35.3%	123,419	Lamps & Electrics
15+ years	41.6%	89,245	Lamps & Electrics

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is a 3-5 year old Toyota Avensis reliable?

Yes. Based on 18,222 MOT tests, 3-5-year-old Toyota Avensis vehicles have a 13.0% failure rate, which is below the UK average of 28%. This is a reliable choice at this age.

What are the common MOT failures on a 3-5 year old Toyota Avensis?

The most common MOT failure areas at this age are:

Lamps & Electrics — 2.5% failure risk
Tyres — 1.8% failure risk
Brakes — 1.3% failure risk

How can I prepare my Toyota Avensis for its MOT?

For a 3-5-year-old Toyota Avensis, focus on: (1) Lamps & Electrics — the most common failure area at this age. (2) Check all lights and bulbs. (3) Inspect tyres for tread depth and damage. (4) Consider a pre-MOT check at a local garage (£20–£40). You can also use our free prediction tool for a personalised risk breakdown.

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Data methodology: Failure rates are weighted averages across all mileage bands for the 3-5-year age group, calculated from official DVSA MOT test records. Only combinations with 100+ tests are included. Data covers 142 million MOT tests across the UK.

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