Toyota Avensis (2010)
2010 Toyota Avensis
CarHunch analysed 9,528 real MOT records for the 2010 Toyota Avensis. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2010 Avensis passes its MOT at 80.7%, marginally above the UK average, but a significant concern is that 35% of these vehicles have recorded a dangerous defect at some point—well above what you'd expect and a red flag for prospective buyers. Petrol versions edge out diesels at 81.6% versus 80.1% pass rates, though the difference is modest.
These Avensis examples are running at around 93,000 miles on average, which is reasonable for a 14-year-old car, but the high advisory count of 17.6 per vehicle suggests these are becoming maintenance-intensive propositions. With nearly three failures per vehicle on record, budget for active attention to suspension, exhaust, and braking components—and always get a full history check before purchase to understand what dangerous defects a specific car has already encountered.
Petrol vs Diesel
Pass rate difference of 1.5 percentage points — worth knowing if you're choosing between the two.
What to check before buying a 2010 Toyota Avensis
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.
- ⚠️ 35% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 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 (59%) | 5,608 | 80.1% | 2.58 |
| Petrol (40%) | 3,817 | 81.6% | 2.94 |
| LPG (1%) | 87 | 76.7% | 4.34 |
| Gas Bi-Fuel (0%) | 7 | 82.6% | 3 |
| Other (0%) | 6 | 80.9% | 2.17 |
| Electric (0%) | 3 | 79.7% | 3 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2010 Toyota Avensis 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 2010 Toyota Avensis vehicles fall between 73,320 and 128,526 miles.
2010 Toyota Avensis — Still on the Road
4,850 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 56% of the peak remain.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2010 Toyota Avensis
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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43.7%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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42%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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30.3%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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28.2%
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
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28%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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27.9%
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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27.4%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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25.4%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2010. Counts include advisories and failures.
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