Is the Toyota Avensis ULEZ Compliant?
Based on 71,506 MOT tests, around 39% of Toyota Avensises still on the road are likely to meet London's ULEZ standards, and about 38% are likely to be charged. For the remaining 22%, it depends on the exact Euro standard or month of registration.
The fuel mix matters: tested cars were 52% diesel, 47% petrol. Diesel Avensises are generally compliant from 2016, while diesel cars from 2013 or earlier are likely to be charged. Petrol Avensises are generally compliant from 2006, while petrol cars from 2000 or earlier are likely to be charged.
- Likely compliant
- 39%
- Likely charged
- 38%
- Depends on the car
- 22%
- MOT tests analysed
- 71,506
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Avensis ULEZ compliance by year and fuel
Estimated from the year of first registration. Numbers show how many Avensises of each type were MOT tested, as a guide to how common they are.
| First registered | Diesel | Petrol |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Likely compliant931 tested | Likely compliant252 tested |
| 2017 | Likely compliant1,723 tested | Likely compliant803 tested |
| 2016 | Likely compliant3,062 tested | Likely compliant670 tested |
| 2015 | Check exact car2,963 tested | Likely compliant469 tested |
| 2014 | Check exact car2,822 tested | Likely compliant411 tested |
| 2013 | Likely charged2,746 tested | Likely compliant588 tested |
| 2012 | Likely charged3,695 tested | Likely compliant1,502 tested |
| 2011 | Likely charged2,502 tested | Likely compliant2,232 tested |
| 2010 | Likely charged2,829 tested | Likely compliant3,237 tested |
| 2009 | Likely charged2,965 tested | Likely compliant2,783 tested |
| 2008 | Likely charged3,206 tested | Likely compliant2,842 tested |
| 2007 | Likely charged3,301 tested | Likely compliant2,887 tested |
| 2006 | Likely charged2,406 tested | Likely compliant3,291 tested |
| 2005 | Likely charged1,239 tested | Check Euro standard3,261 tested |
| 2004 | Likely charged603 tested | Check Euro standard2,808 tested |
| 2003 | Likely charged253 tested | Check Euro standard2,244 tested |
| 2002 | Likely charged68 tested | Check Euro standard1,096 tested |
| 2001 | Likely charged52 tested | Check Euro standard792 tested |
| 2000 | Likely charged15 tested | Likely charged582 tested |
| 1999 | Likely charged16 tested | Likely charged538 tested |
| 1998 | Likely charged3 tested | Likely charged382 tested |
How ULEZ rules apply to the Avensis
Cars that miss the standard pay £12.50 for each day they're driven in the zone. Petrol and petrol-hybrid cars need Euro 4 (most from 2006), while diesels need Euro 6 (most from September 2015).
- Diesel (52% of Avensises tested): likely compliant from 2016; 2013 and earlier are likely to be charged.
- Petrol (47% of Avensises tested): likely compliant from 2006; 2000 and earlier are likely to be charged.
Avensises from 2014 and 2015 sit on the boundary (22% of those tested): some were built to the required standard before it became compulsory. The Euro standard is sometimes on the V5C logbook, or Toyota can confirm it. Our ULEZ calculator can help.
Thinking of buying one? Check how Avensises fare at the MOT too: see the Toyota Avensis MOT failure rate.
Buying a used Toyota Avensis for London: what the MOT data shows
The Toyota Avensises in this data were first registered between 1998 and 2018. 2007 was the most common year, with 6,208 tests (9% of the total), and half were registered in 2009 or later.
Avensises from likely-compliant years passed their MOT first time 69% of the time, at an average of 112,950 miles. Older ones likely to be charged passed 64% of the time with 123,971 miles on average.
On a budget, the oldest diesel Avensises likely to comply are from 2016. 3,062 of them were tested; 2016 cars passed first time 82% of the time and averaged 86,370 miles. Check the Euro standard on the V5C before you buy one from around then.
On a budget, the oldest petrol Avensises likely to comply are from 2006. 3,291 of them were tested; 2006 cars passed first time 58% of the time and averaged 126,017 miles. Check the Euro standard on the V5C before you buy one from around then.
Whichever year you choose, check the Avensis's weak spots. The most common MOT failures were lights and electrics: "not working" (10.4% of tests); suspension: "fractured or broken" (3.1%); visibility: "does not clear the windscreen effectively" (2.6%). The most frequent advisory was "tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm", on 17.0% of tests.
Overall, 66% of Avensises passed first time, noticeably below the 71% average for all cars, and they had covered 117,592 miles on average, more than the 73,145-mile average.
ULEZ compliance for other models
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About this data
Based on 71,506 first MOT tests of the Toyota Avensis carried out in 2023.
Source: DVSA anonymised MOT test data (contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0). First attempts on cars only; “pass rate” means passing first time. Averages cover all 32,735,164 cars tested (71% passed), and years with under 50 tests are hidden.
ULEZ results are estimates from fuel type and year of first registration. Transport for London makes the final decision.
Learn more about how our data works.
Frequently asked questions
What 71,506 MOT tests say about the Toyota Avensis and London's ULEZ.
Is the Toyota Avensis ULEZ compliant?
In our data about 39% of Avensises on the road are likely compliant and 38% likely to be charged. Petrol and petrol-hybrid cars need Euro 4 (most from 2006), while diesels need Euro 6 (most from September 2015).
Which petrol Avensis years are ULEZ compliant?
Petrol Avensises first registered from 2006 are likely compliant. Some earlier cars meet Euro 4 too, so check the exact vehicle.
Is a diesel Avensis ULEZ compliant?
Only if it meets Euro 6, which generally means first registered from September 2015. Diesel Avensises from 2013 or earlier are likely to be charged.
How can I check if a specific Avensis is ULEZ compliant?
Enter its registration in our free ULEZ check, which uses the vehicle's DVLA record. Always confirm with TfL before relying on it.
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