What are the common problems with the 6-10 year old Toyota Avensis?

The top failure areas for the 6-10-year-old Toyota Avensis are: Lamps & Electrics (5.3% risk), Brakes (2.6% risk), Tyres (2.4% risk).

Toyota Avensis MOT Failure Rate — 6-10 Years Old

Q: Is a 6-10 year old Toyota Avensis reliable?

Based on 77,466 MOT tests, 6-10-year-old Toyota Avensis has a 22.5% failure rate. This is below the UK average of 28%.

22.5%

MOT failure rate for 6-10-year-old Toyota Avensis vehicles

Based on 77,466 MOT tests

5.5pp below the UK average (28%)

Toyota Avensis in this age bracket has a 22.5% failure rate. Key areas to check before your MOT: lamps & electrics and brakes.

Component Risk Breakdown (6-10 Years)

Which parts of a 6-10-year-old Toyota Avensis are most likely to cause an MOT failure:

Lamps & Electrics 5.3%

Brakes 2.6%

Tyres 2.4%

Suspension 2.0%

Visibility 1.9%

Body & Chassis 0.7%

Steering 0.4%

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 6-10 year old Toyota Avensis reliable?

6-10-year-old Toyota Avensis vehicles have a 22.5% failure rate, which is close to the UK average. It offers typical reliability for this age bracket.

What are the common MOT failures on a 6-10 year old Toyota Avensis?

The most common MOT failure areas at this age are:

Lamps & Electrics — 5.3% failure risk
Brakes — 2.6% failure risk
Tyres — 2.4% failure risk

How can I prepare my Toyota Avensis for its MOT?

For a 6-10-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.

Other Toyota Avensis Age Groups

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Data methodology: Failure rates are weighted averages across all mileage bands for the 6-10-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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