Austin Ld vs Austin Maestro l: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Austin Ld
85%
MOT pass rate · 3 vehicles
Austin Maestro l
67%
MOT pass rate · 151,353 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Austin Ld (85%) and Austin Maestro l (67%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Austin Ld | Austin Maestro l |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 85% ✓ | 67% |
| MOT failure rate | 15% ✓ | 33% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 0.2 ✓ | 1.8 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% | 0% |
| Average mileage | 62,499 mi | 74,113 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 3 | 151,353 |
Most common faults
Austin Ld
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- 20% imbalance on front brakes
- advanced corrosion on chassis at o/s rear
- oil leak
- slight lift on both king pins
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Austin Maestro l
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
- Oil leak
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Austin Ld (85%) and Austin Maestro l (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.