Toyota Avensis vs Vauxhall Vectra
On MOT-testable defects the Toyota Avensis comes out ahead: 20.7% of its tests record a failure against 29.6% for the Vauxhall Vectra, a 8.9-point gap. The biggest single difference is suspension, where the Vectra records failures noticeably more often.
20.7%
Avensis fail rate
29.6%
Vectra fail rate
8.9pp
Difference
Side by side
| Metric | Toyota Avensis | Vauxhall Vectra |
|---|---|---|
| MOT tests analysed | 439,468 | 274,125 |
| Pass rate | 79.3% | 70.4% |
| Fail rate | 20.7% | 29.6% |
Where they differ
| Category | Avensis | Vectra |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 7.5% | 15.6% |
| Body, structure & corrosion | 0.0% | 6.4% |
| Brakes | 7.6% | 13.8% |
| Visibility | 4.5% | 0.0% |
| Tyres | 4.9% | 6.6% |
| Lighting & signalling | 14.3% | 14.0% |
Methodology & source. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.