Driver's air bag inflator may rupture upon deployment.
- Defect
- Driver's air bag inflator may rupture upon deployment.
- Remedy
- Replace the drivers air bag assembly.
- Vehicles affected
- 77,926 Avensis vehicles
- Built
- 22 Aug 2002 to 24 Apr 2006
Car statistics
Toyota Avensis statistics
How many Toyota Avensises are still on the road in Great Britain, how many are declared off the road, how new registrations have changed and which fuels they use. Built from DVLA licensing records and 55,139 DVSA MOT tests.
- Licensed in Great Britain 47,694 −12.9% on a year earlier
- Declared SORN 17,778 Off the road, not taxed
- MOT first-time pass rate, 2025 65.5% Cars of the same ages 63.8%
- Rank by number licensed No. 157 of 1,159 models we cover
- Peak year 2009 200,624 licensed
- Average annual mileage 7,375 miles a year
How many Toyota Avensises are left in Great Britain?
There were 47,694 Toyota Avensises licensed in Great Britain at the end of March 2026, and a further 17,778 declared off the road (SORN). That is 76.2% fewer than the peak of 200,624 in 2009.
Toyota Avensises licensed in Great Britain
Numbers peaked in 2009 and have fallen every year since, as older cars are scrapped faster than new ones are registered.
| Year | Licensed |
|---|---|
| 1997 | 366 |
| 1998 | 24,064 |
| 1999 | 44,678 |
| 2000 | 64,155 |
| 2001 | 85,086 |
| 2002 | 98,746 |
| 2003 | 123,295 |
| 2004 | 146,336 |
| 2005 | 165,702 |
| 2006 | 180,994 |
| 2007 | 192,174 |
| 2008 | 197,543 |
| 2009 | 200,624 |
| 2010 | 200,294 |
| 2011 | 193,301 |
| 2012 | 186,512 |
| 2013 | 176,459 |
| 2014 | 164,999 |
| 2015 | 155,478 |
| 2016 | 144,417 |
| 2017 | 131,580 |
| 2018 | 117,750 |
| 2019 | 103,686 |
| 2020 | 91,542 |
| 2021 | 80,949 |
| 2022 | 72,897 |
| 2023 | 64,608 |
| 2024 | 56,636 |
| 2025 | 49,549 |
| 2026 | 47,694 |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of March 2026 Updated
Fuel type
Source:DfT / DVLA End of March 2026 Updated
Toyota Avensis versions
7 versions of the Toyota Avensis have their own page. The figures above include every version; each version page covers only the cars DVLA records under that version’s name.
| Version | Licensed | SORN |
|---|---|---|
| Toyota Avensis Colour Ction | 788 | 237 |
| Toyota Avensis Icon+ | 358 | 11 |
| Toyota Avensis Verso GLS | 93 | 191 |
| Toyota Avensis Verso GS | 61 | 123 |
| Toyota Avensis Icon B-Ness Edition V-Matic | 123 | 2 |
| Toyota Avensis COL C-Tion | 86 | 28 |
| Toyota Avensis Verso Tspt | 72 | 40 |
Toyota Avensis MOT reliability
In 2025, 65.5% of Toyota Avensis MOT tests were passed first time, against 72.8% for all cars. Cars of the same ages as the Toyota Avensises tested pass 63.8% of the time, so the Toyota Avensis does better than average for its age, by 1.7 points. In 2024 its pass rate was 66.1%.
MOT first-time pass rate by age: Toyota Avensis vs all cars
Comparing like with like: each bar pair covers cars of the same age, so an older average age does not count against a model.
| Vehicle age | Toyota Avensis | All cars |
|---|---|---|
| 6–7 years | 82.2% | 83.0% |
| 8–10 years | 78.5% | 75.7% |
| 11–14 years | 69.0% | 65.5% |
| 15–19 years | 60.0% | 58.0% |
| 20+ years | 57.8% | 61.0% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
Toyota Avensis MOT failures
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment is the most common reason a Toyota Avensis fails its MOT, appearing on 51.9% of failed tests. A failed test can have defects in more than one category, so shares add up to more than 100%. 8.8% of Toyota Avensis tests found at least one dangerous defect, against 7.3% for all cars.
Most common MOT failure categories
| Defect category | Share of failed tests |
|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 51.9% |
| Suspension | 30.4% |
| Brakes | 26.5% |
| Tyres | 17.9% |
| Visibility | 16.4% |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 11.1% |
| Body, chassis, structure | 9.3% |
| Steering | 4.0% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
Most common Toyota Avensis MOT defects and advisories
The single most common reason a Toyota Avensis failed its MOT in 2025 was “Position lamp: not working”, on 18.4% of 19,024 failed tests. 63.5% of tests ended with at least one advisory, a problem to watch that did not fail the test; the most common was “Tread depth: worn close to legal limit or worn on edge”. The same fault on any wheel or side counts once.
Most common reasons for failure
Share of failed tests with each defect. A test can fail for more than one.
| Defect | Share of failed tests |
|---|---|
| Position lamp: not working Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 18.4% |
| Coil spring: fractured or broken Suspension | 9.7% |
| Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively Visibility | 7.3% |
| Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick Brakes | 7.0% |
| Tyres: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Tyres | 7.0% |
| Stop lamp: not working Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 6.7% |
| Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 6.3% |
| Headlamp: not working on dipped beam Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 6.2% |
| Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 5.7% |
| Linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Suspension | 5.1% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
Most common advisories
Share of all tests with each advisory: worth checking on a car you are buying.
| Advisory | Share of tests |
|---|---|
| Tread depth: worn close to legal limit or worn on edge Tyres | 19.5% |
| Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brakes | 10.9% |
| Brake pads: wearing thin Brakes | 9.7% |
| Suspension arms: pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Suspension | 9.0% |
| Tyres: slightly damaged or cracking or perishing Tyres | 8.6% |
| Suspension arm: corroded but not seriously weakened Suspension | 8.4% |
| Sub-frame: corroded but not seriously weakened Suspension | 8.3% |
| Rigid brake pipes: corroded, covered in grease or other material Brakes | 7.4% |
| Coil spring: corroded Suspension | 6.7% |
| Engine oil leak, but not excessive Noise, emissions and leaks | 6.6% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
Toyota Avensis by year
17 years of the Toyota Avensis, by year of first registration, have their own page with MOT results, common faults, mileage and how many are left. Against all cars of the same age, the 2012 cars did best at their 2025 MOT (68.7% passed first time) and the 2003 cars worst (56.2%).
| Year | Registered | Left | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | – | 2,009 | 60.6% |
| 2003 | – | 3,277 | 56.2% |
| 2004 | – | 4,086 | 58.1% |
| 2005 | – | 4,446 | 56.9% |
| 2006 | – | 5,088 | 57.6% |
| 2007 | – | 5,411 | 58.0% |
| 2008 | – | 5,122 | 57.5% |
| 2009 | – | 5,312 | 62.1% |
| 2010 | – | 5,526 | 63.9% |
| 2011 | – | 4,504 | 64.8% |
| 2012 | – | 5,001 | 68.7% |
| 2013 | – | 3,375 | 70.8% |
| 2014 | 5,004 | 3,406 | 73.4% |
| 2015 | 4,964 | 3,624 | 76.0% |
| 2016 | 4,458 | 3,769 | 79.3% |
| 2017 | 3,285 | 2,616 | 80.8% |
| 2018 | 1,596 | 1,243 | 81.5% |
Registered: cars on the DVLA record at the end of the year they were first registered (these counts start in 2014, so older years show a dash). Left: licensed or declared SORN at the end of 2025. Both cover the United Kingdom. Pass rate: first-time passes at normal MOT tests in Great Britain in 2025; all cars: every car first registered the same year.
Toyota Avensis annual mileage
The average Toyota Avensis covers 7,375 miles a year, worked out from odometer readings at consecutive MOT tests.
Average annual mileage by age
| Vehicle age | Miles a year |
|---|---|
| 6–7 years | 12,568 |
| 8–10 years | 10,417 |
| 11–14 years | 8,222 |
| 15–19 years | 6,609 |
| 20+ years | 4,476 |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
Toyota Avensis registrations over time
Registrations of Toyota Avensises for the first time in Great Britain peaked at 25,724 in 2004. In 2025, 9 were registered. With almost none registered new, the number on the road is likely to keep falling.
Registered for the first time, by year
| Year | First registrations |
|---|---|
| ’01 | 23,126 |
| ’02 | 18,854 |
| ’03 | 23,465 |
| ’04 | 25,724 |
| ’05 | 21,733 |
| ’06 | 19,563 |
| ’07 | 17,682 |
| ’08 | 14,123 |
| ’09 | 11,725 |
| ’10 | 10,737 |
| ’11 | 7,801 |
| ’12 | 8,365 |
| ’13 | 5,220 |
| ’14 | 5,050 |
| ’15 | 5,053 |
| ’16 | 4,958 |
| ’17 | 3,404 |
| ’18 | 1,723 |
| ’19 | 19 |
| ’20 | 6 |
| ’21 | 8 |
| ’22 | 11 |
| ’23 | 11 |
| ’24 | 7 |
| ’25 | 9 |
Source:DfT / DVLA 2001 to 2025 Updated
Toyota Avensis engine sizes and fuel types
Of the 55,532 Toyota Avensises licensed in the UK at the end of 2025, 43.1% have an engine of 1,901cc to 2,000cc, and 38.9% have an engine of 1,701cc to 1,800cc. The share with an engine of 1,501cc to 1,600cc has grown from 1.4% in 2014 to 8.3%. Petrols made up 52.7% of those licensed in 2014 and 43.6% in 2025.
Engine sizes, end of 2025
DVLA records engine size in 100cc bands.
| Engine size | Share of those licensed |
|---|---|
| 1,901cc to 2,000cc 23,957 licensed | 43.1% |
| 1,701cc to 1,800cc 21,577 licensed | 38.9% |
| 2,201cc to 2,300cc 5,282 licensed | 9.5% |
| 1,501cc to 1,600cc 4,632 licensed | 8.3% |
| Other sizes 84 licensed | 0.2% |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of 2014 to end of 2025 Updated
| Engine size | Fuel | Licensed | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,901–2,000cc | Diesel | 21,337 | 38.4% |
| 1,701–1,800cc | Petrol | 21,119 | 38.0% |
| 2,201–2,300cc | Diesel | 5,281 | 9.5% |
| 1,501–1,600cc | Diesel | 4,196 | 7.6% |
| 1,901–2,000cc | Petrol | 2,610 | 4.7% |
Engine sizes, 2014 to 2025
Share of those licensed at the end of each year, for the most common sizes.
| Year | 1,901–2,000cc | 1,701–1,800cc | 2,201–2,300cc | 1,501–1,600cc |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 44.9% | 42.5% | 11.0% | 1.4% |
| 2015 | 45.6% | 40.9% | 11.3% | 2.0% |
| 2016 | 45.3% | 39.8% | 11.5% | 3.3% |
| 2017 | 44.9% | 38.9% | 11.6% | 4.4% |
| 2018 | 44.4% | 38.3% | 11.7% | 5.3% |
| 2019 | 44.2% | 38.2% | 11.8% | 5.6% |
| 2020 | 44.2% | 38.0% | 11.8% | 5.8% |
| 2021 | 44.1% | 37.9% | 11.6% | 6.3% |
| 2022 | 43.9% | 38.0% | 11.2% | 6.8% |
| 2023 | 43.4% | 38.4% | 10.8% | 7.3% |
| 2024 | 43.1% | 38.7% | 10.2% | 7.8% |
| 2025 | 43.1% | 38.9% | 9.5% | 8.3% |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of 2014 to end of 2025 Updated
Fuel type, 2014 to 2025
Share of those licensed at the end of each year.
| Year | Diesel | Petrol |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 47.1% | 52.7% |
| 2015 | 49.4% | 50.4% |
| 2016 | 51.2% | 48.5% |
| 2017 | 52.8% | 46.9% |
| 2018 | 53.9% | 45.8% |
| 2019 | 54.4% | 45.1% |
| 2020 | 55.0% | 44.5% |
| 2021 | 55.5% | 43.8% |
| 2022 | 55.7% | 43.5% |
| 2023 | 55.5% | 43.6% |
| 2024 | 55.5% | 43.7% |
| 2025 | 55.5% | 43.6% |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of 2014 to end of 2025 Updated
United Kingdom figures from DfT table VEH0220 (licensed cars at the end of each year, SORN excluded), so they differ slightly from the Great Britain counts elsewhere on this page. How we use engine sizes.
Toyota Avensis fuel economy and CO2
The Vehicle Certification Agency’s new car data lists the Toyota Avensis from 2001 to 2018. On the NEDC test (listings 2001 to 2018), official combined fuel economy for its petrol and diesel versions ranges from 29.7 to 67.3 mpg, with CO2 of 108 to 227 g/km.
| Engine and fuel | Combined mpg | CO2 g/km | Listed | Euro standard | Versions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6 petrol | 39.8–43.5 | 152–170 | 2001–2011 | Euro 3 to Euro 5 | 12 |
| 1.8 petrol | 34.0–47.9 | 138–197 | 2001–2018 | Euro 4 to Euro 6 | 63 |
| 2.0 petrol | 30.1–40.9 | 163–224 | 2001–2011 | Euro 3 to Euro 4 | 25 |
| 2.4 petrol | 29.7 | 227 | 2004–2005 | Euro 4 | 1 |
| 1.6 diesel | 67.3 | 108–110 | 2015–2018 | Euro 6 | 13 |
| 2.0 diesel | 43.5–62.8 | 119–173 | 2001–2018 | Euro 3 to Euro 6 | 64 |
| 2.2 diesel | 42.2–52.3 | 143–176 | 2006–2015 | Euro 4 to Euro 5 | 77 |
Source:VCA July 2000 to 15 September 2026 Updated
- Official figures from laboratory type-approval tests. VCA says they may not be achieved in real-world driving, and should not be used to rank cars with similar figures.
- Engine sizes are rounded to the nearest 0.1 litre. A version is one line in VCA’s data (description, gearbox, engine and fuel), counted once however many years it was listed. Matched from VCA’s model names “Avensis”, “Avensis, MY2015”, “Avensis, Model Year 2010”, “Avensis Model Year 2010”. How we use VCA’s figures.
Toyota Avensis safety recalls
DVSA lists 28 safety recalls for the Toyota Avensis since 1992, the first in 2002. The most recent was launched on 23 January 2023.
All 28 Toyota Avensis recalls, with defects, remedies and build dates
A recall applies to cars built on particular dates or with particular VINs, not to every Toyota Avensis. The details come from manufacturers through DVSA, which says they may be delayed or incomplete. To check a specific car, use GOV.UK’s vehicle recall check or ask the manufacturer or a dealer. How we match recalls to models.
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis January 1992 to September 2026 Updated
Compare the Toyota Avensis with other Toyota models
| Model | Licensed | Change on a year | SORN | Rank | Main fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toyota Avensis | 47,694 | −12.9% | 17,778 | 157 | Diesel |
| Toyota Yaris | 575,454 | +3.1% | 26,019 | 7 | Petrol |
| Toyota Aygo | 298,338 | +0.8% | 6,527 | 23 | Petrol |
| Toyota Corolla | 150,981 | +3.3% | 21,670 | 57 | Hybrid |
| Toyota C-HR | 141,396 | +9.9% | 898 | 63 | Hybrid |
Data sources and methodology
| Figures | Source | Period | Records | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Licensed and SORN counts | Vehicle licensing statistics Department for Transport | End of March 2026 | 65,472 Avensis records (licensed and SORN) | 15 September 2026 |
| Registered for the first time | Vehicle licensing statistics Department for Transport | 2001 to 2025 | – | 15 September 2026 |
| MOT results and mileage | Anonymised MOT tests and results Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency Derived statistics UK Motoring | 2025 | 55,139 MOT tests | 15 September 2026 |
- Figures cover Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales). Northern Ireland is not included.
- Licensed counts are vehicles with a current tax or exemption at the end of each year (or the latest quarter). SORN counts are shown separately.
- First registrations count vehicles registered in Great Britain for the first time, including used imports.
- Models are grouped by DVLA’s generic model name, so every generation and trim counts together.
- MOT figures cover normal tests of cars aged three and over in 2025; retests are excluded. Age is rounded to the nearest year.
- DVSA records the model name typed in at the test. We match those names to DVLA’s generic models, so a handful of tests may be counted under a close relative.
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