Toyota Avensis: suspension MOT failures
Of the 439,468 Toyota Avensis MOT tests in this dataset, 7.5% recorded at least one suspension failure. It shows up most on 1999 and 2005 cars.
Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair cost: £150–£450 per corner (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Suspension failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 2,648 | 9.7% |
| 1999 | 3,765 | 10.2% |
| 2000 | 4,194 | 9.5% |
| 2001 | 5,686 | 10.0% |
| 2002 | 7,715 | 9.3% |
| 2003 | 16,315 | 8.2% |
| 2004 | 22,346 | 9.2% |
| 2005 | 29,003 | 11.2% |
| 2006 | 36,521 | 9.7% |
| 2007 | 39,769 | 10.1% |
| 2008 | 38,575 | 10.2% |
| 2009 | 35,812 | 8.6% |
| 2010 | 37,549 | 7.8% |
| 2011 | 28,926 | 6.0% |
| 2012 | 30,931 | 5.2% |
| 2013 | 19,966 | 4.9% |
| 2014 | 18,925 | 3.7% |
| 2015 | 19,375 | 2.9% |
| 2016 | 20,688 | 1.9% |
| 2017 | 14,003 | 1.9% |
| 2018 | 6,674 | 1.6% |
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.