2018 Toyota Avensis · 3,851 MOT tests
2018 Toyota Avensis reliability
2018 Toyota Avensiss fail 16% of first MOT tests, 18% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 8 of 21 Avensis years (3,851 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Toyota Avensiss: 33.7%)
- 16%
- 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 5
- 64,920
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 5
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 3,851
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2018 against the years either side
- 2017 cars: 18% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2018 car does worse)
- Strong point: suspension, 47% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2018 car carries a 67 plate (January–February 2018), or a 18 plate (March–August 2018), or a 68 plate (September–December 2018).
Common problems
What fails on a 2018 Toyota Avensis
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics6.2%
- Tyres4.9%
- Brakes3.3%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors2.4%
- Suspension1.7%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.7%
- Body, chassis and structure0.5%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.95%
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 1.9%
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 1.9%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Main beam headlamp not working 1.01%
A failed main beam reduces night-time visibility on unlit roads, so the headlamp should be repaired promptly.
Tyre pressure monitoring system faulty 0.99%
A faulty tyre pressure monitor cannot warn about low tyre pressure, so check tyres manually and have the fault diagnosed.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 0.96%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (14.52%) · Brake pads wearing thin (7.66%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (4.41%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (2.93%) · Brake discs showing some wear (2.86%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (2.62%)
Other years
Every Toyota Avensis year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2018 Toyota Avensis reliable?
2018 Toyota Avensiss fail 16% of first MOT tests, 18% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 8 of 21 Avensis years (3,851 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2018 Toyota Avensis MOT?
Most often brake pads worn below 1.5mm (1.95% of tests), dipped beam headlamp not working (1.9% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (1.9% of tests).
How many miles should a 2018 Toyota Avensis have done?
At its MOT aged about 5, a typical 2018 Toyota Avensis shows 64,920 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2018 car?
A car first registered in 2018 carries a 67 plate (January–February 2018), or a 18 plate (March–August 2018), or a 68 plate (September–December 2018).
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