Toyota Avensis Icon Business Ed D 4d (2014)
2014 Toyota Avensis Icon Business Ed D 4d
CarHunch analysed 220 real MOT records for the 2014 Toyota Avensis Icon Business Ed D 4d. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 2014 Avensis diesel is a significant reliability concern: just 49.7% pass on the first attempt, nearly 31 percentage points below the UK average of 80%. The good news is that dangerous defects are extremely rare at 0%, so while these cars fail MOT frequently, they're not failing for safety-critical reasons.
At nearly 105,000 miles on average, these vehicles are running high mileage for their age, yet they average only 0.2 failures per test—meaning repairs tend to be minor and scattered rather than systemic. If you're considering one, budget for regular small fixes and always get a pre-purchase inspection focusing on wear items like suspension, brakes, and exhaust components.
What to check before buying a 2014 Toyota Avensis Icon Business Ed D 4d
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel (99%) | 218 | 49.2% | 0.2 |
| Gas Bi-Fuel (1%) | 2 | 100% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2014 Toyota Avensis Icon Business Ed D 4d vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2014 Toyota Avensis Icon Business Ed D 4d vehicles fall between 73,952 and 122,094 miles.
2014 Toyota Avensis Icon Business Ed D 4d — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 94 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 100% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2018–2025.
MOT History Averages
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