Austin 130 vs Austin Metro city: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Austin 130
80%
MOT pass rate · 2 vehicles
Austin Metro city
67%
MOT pass rate · 197,399 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Austin 130 (80%) and Austin Metro city (67%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Austin 130 | Austin Metro city |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 80% ✓ | 67% |
| MOT failure rate | 20% ✓ | 33% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.0 ✓ | 2.0 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% | 0% |
| Average mileage | 54,456 mi | 57,745 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 2 | 197,399 |
Most common faults
Austin 130
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Austin Metro city
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
- Oil leak
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Austin 130 (80%) and Austin Metro city (67%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Austin 130 report Full Austin Metro city report Most reliable cars
Pass rates are computed over completed (pass/fail) MOT tests. Reliability also depends on age, mileage and upkeep — see each model's page for the full picture.