Austin A55 cambridg vs Austin Metro city: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Austin A55 cambridg
57%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Austin Metro city
67%
MOT pass rate · 197,399 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Austin A55 cambridg (57%) 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 A55 cambridg | Austin Metro city |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 57% | 67% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 43% | 33% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.7 ✓ | 2.0 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% | 0% |
| Average mileage | 46,365 mi | 57,745 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 1 | 197,399 |
Most common faults
Austin A55 cambridg
- Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
- Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
- Advise chassis corroded thru by Gearbox X member
- Nearside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
- Corroded chassis at O/S gearbox mounting area
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
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 A55 cambridg (57%) and Austin Metro city (67%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
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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.