2016 Toyota Avensis · 11,964 MOT tests
2016 Toyota Avensis reliability
2016 Toyota Avensiss fail 17.9% of first MOT tests, 23% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 21 Avensis years (11,964 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Toyota Avensiss: 33.7%)
- 17.9%
- first-time fail rate (all Toyota Avensiss: 33.7%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 23% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 7
- 72,929
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 7
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 11,964
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2016 against the years either side
- 2015 cars: 21% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does better)
- 2017 cars: 18% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does better)
- Strong point: suspension, 62% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2016 car carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
Common problems
What fails on a 2016 Toyota Avensis
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics6.5%
- Tyres5.4%
- Brakes4.2%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3.2%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks2.3%
- Suspension2.1%
- Body, chassis and structure0.7%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.93%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Dipped beam headlamp not working 1.76%
A failed dipped beam makes it hard to see and be seen at night, so the lamp needs fixing before driving.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.75%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 1.41%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Tyre pressure monitoring system faulty 1.03%
A faulty tyre pressure monitor cannot warn about low tyre pressure, so check tyres manually and have the fault diagnosed.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.02%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (14.19%) · Brake pads wearing thin (8.66%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (5.76%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (4.35%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (3.63%) · Brake discs showing some wear (3.47%)
Other years
Every Toyota Avensis year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2016 Toyota Avensis reliable?
2016 Toyota Avensiss fail 17.9% of first MOT tests, 23% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 21 Avensis years (11,964 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2016 Toyota Avensis MOT?
Most often brake pads worn below 1.5mm (1.93% of tests), dipped beam headlamp not working (1.76% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (1.75% of tests).
How many miles should a 2016 Toyota Avensis have done?
At its MOT aged about 7, a typical 2016 Toyota Avensis shows 72,929 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2016 car?
A car first registered in 2016 carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
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