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Toyota Avensis reliability, MPG and running costs

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The Toyota Avensis is a large family car. In 2024 MOT tests it scored 117 for reliability (100 is average), ranking 165 of 442, and 33.5% failed first time against a UK average of 28.5%. Its most common MOT failure is position lamp (6.5% of tests).

117Well above average

Ranked 165 of 442 cars in the 2024 MOT Reliability League, and 7 of 16 large family cars

In 2024, 59,346 Toyota Avensises aged 3 to 20 had an MOT and 33.5% failed first time (UK average 28.5%). Taking age and mileage into account, the Toyota Avensis is 15% less likely to fail than the average car of the same age and mileage.

First-time fail rate

33.5%

UK 28.5%

Fail rate at 3 years

–

UK 12.7%

Average miles a year

9,800

Typical age at test: 14 years

Toyota Avensis MOT failure rate by age

0%10%20%30%40%50%36912151820UK average 43%Avensis 42%

Most common Toyota Avensis MOT faults

  1. Position lamp: not working6.5% of tests
  2. Tread depth: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.7% of tests
  3. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.6% of tests
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.6% of tests
  5. Coil spring: fractured or broken2.5% of tests
  6. Stop lamp: not working2.3% of tests

What the Toyota Avensis fails on

AreaTests failingvs similar cars
Lights and electrics17.6%About average
Brakes9.5%▼ 11% less often
Suspension9.2%▼ 39% less often
Tyres6.1%▼ 21% less often
Visibility5.6%About average
Exhaust and emissions3.4%▼ 37% less often
Body and structure2.7%▼ 58% less often
Steering1.2%▼ 65% less often
Seat belts and airbags0.8%▼ 55% less often
Wheels0.4%▼ 32% less often

What MPG does the Toyota Avensis do?

Official economy for the Toyota Avensis ranges from 29.7 to 67.3mpg across the 90 versions listed by the Vehicle Certification Agency (2004–2018). A typical petrol version manages 46.3mpg and a typical diesel 58.9mpg. Expect 10–15% less in real-world driving.

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How much is road tax on a Toyota Avensis?

Any Toyota Avensis first registered from April 2017 pays the standard rate of £200 a year after its first year (2026/27 rates). A Toyota Avensis registered between March 2001 and March 2017 is taxed on its CO2: £20 to £760 a year.

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Toyota Avensis specs and running costs

Official figures for 90 versions sold in the UK between 2004 and 2018.

Fuel types

Diesel, Petrol

Official economy

29.7–67.3 mpg

CO2

108–227 g/km

VersionFuelEconomyCO2Car tax
Avensis , MY2015 Active 4 door 1.6 D-4D Manual6MT · listed 2018Diesel67.3 mpg108g£200
Avensis , MY2015 4 door Business Edition 1.6I6MT · listed 2018Diesel67.3 mpg109g£200
Avensis , MY2015 4 door Business Edition 2.0lM6 · listed 2018Diesel62.8 mpg119g£200
Avensis , MY2015 4 door Business Edition Plus 1.6I6MT · listed 2018Diesel67.3 mpg109g£200
Avensis , MY2015 4 door Business Edition Plus 2.0lM6 · listed 2018Diesel62.8 mpg119g£200
Avensis , MY2015 4 door Excel 2.0lM6 · listed 2018Diesel58.9 mpg124g£200
Avensis , MY2015 Touring Sport Business Edition 1.6I6MT · listed 2018Diesel67.3 mpg110g£200
Avensis , MY2015 Touring Sport Business Edition 2.0lM6 · listed 2018Diesel61.4 mpg120g£200
Avensis , MY2015 Touring Sport Excel 2.0lM6 · listed 2018Diesel58.9 mpg124g£200
Avensis , MY2015 Touring Sport Active 1.6l6MT · listed 2018Diesel67.3 mpg109g£200
Avensis , MY2015 Touring Sport Business Edition Plus 2.0l6MT · listed 2018Diesel61.4 mpg120g£200
Avensis , MY2015 4 door Business Edition 1.8l6MT · listed 2018Petrol47.1 mpg140g£200
Avensis , MY2015 4 door Business Edition 1.8l CVTCVT · listed 2018Petrol46.3 mpg140g£200
Avensis , MY2015 Touring Sports Active 1.8 VVT-i AutoCVT · listed 2018Petrol47.1 mpg139g£200
Avensis , MY2015 Touring Sport Business Edition 1.86MT · listed 2018Petrol45.6 mpg143g£200

Economy and CO2 are official NEDC (before 2018) or WLTP figures. Car tax is the yearly rate at current rates for a car first registered in the year listed, before any expensive car supplement. Showing the 15 most recent of 90 versions.

What a Toyota Avensis costs to fuel

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Official figures are usually 10–15% better than real-world driving.

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Frequently asked questions

›Is the Toyota Avensis reliable?

Its MOT record is better than average: the Toyota Avensis is 15% less likely to fail than the average car of the same age and mileage, with a reliability score of 117 in our 2024 league (100 is average).

›What are common problems with the Toyota Avensis?

The most common MOT fault is “Position lamp: not working”, found in 6.5% of tests.

›What MPG does the Toyota Avensis do?

Official economy for the Toyota Avensis ranges from 29.7 to 67.3mpg across the 90 versions listed by the Vehicle Certification Agency (2004–2018). A typical petrol version manages 46.3mpg and a typical diesel 58.9mpg. Expect 10–15% less in real-world driving.

›How much is road tax on a Toyota Avensis?

Any Toyota Avensis first registered from April 2017 pays the standard rate of £200 a year after its first year (2026/27 rates). A Toyota Avensis registered between March 2001 and March 2017 is taxed on its CO2: £20 to £760 a year.

›How many Toyota Avensises fail their MOT?

33.5% of Toyota Avensises aged 3 to 20 failed their MOT first time in 2024.

Sources: DVSA anonymised MOT tests 2024, all versions of the Toyota Avensis combined (Open Government Licence v3.0); official economy and CO2 from Vehicle Certification Agency data, © Crown copyright. VCA cannot accept liability for its accuracy. How we calculate the league.