2017 Toyota Avensis · 8,273 MOT tests
2017 Toyota Avensis reliability
2017 Toyota Avensiss fail 16.5% of first MOT tests, 18% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 6 of 21 Avensis years (8,273 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Toyota Avensiss: 33.7%)
- 16.5%
- first-time fail rate (all Toyota Avensiss: 33.7%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 18% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 6
- 61,031
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 6
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 8,273
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2017 against the years either side
- 2016 cars: 23% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2017 car does worse)
- 2018 cars: 18% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2017 car does better)
- Strong point: suspension, 50% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2017 car carries a 66 plate (January–February 2017), or a 17 plate (March–August 2017), or a 67 plate (September–December 2017).
Common problems
What fails on a 2017 Toyota Avensis
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics6%
- Tyres5.1%
- Brakes4.2%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors2.4%
- Suspension2%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.3%
- Body, chassis and structure0.5%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.97%
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 1.78%
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 1.54%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.08%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 1.02%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Main beam headlamp not working 0.94%
A failed main beam reduces night-time visibility on unlit roads, so the headlamp should be repaired promptly.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (12.53%) · Brake pads wearing thin (8.53%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (5.37%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (3.75%) · Brake discs showing some wear (3.02%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (2.45%)
Other years
Every Toyota Avensis year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2017 Toyota Avensis reliable?
2017 Toyota Avensiss fail 16.5% of first MOT tests, 18% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 6 of 21 Avensis years (8,273 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2017 Toyota Avensis MOT?
Most often brake pads worn below 1.5mm (1.97% of tests), dipped beam headlamp not working (1.78% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (1.54% of tests).
How many miles should a 2017 Toyota Avensis have done?
At its MOT aged about 6, a typical 2017 Toyota Avensis shows 61,031 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2017 car?
A car first registered in 2017 carries a 66 plate (January–February 2017), or a 17 plate (March–August 2017), or a 67 plate (September–December 2017).
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