Austin Maestro l vs Austin New ascot: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Austin Maestro l
67%
MOT pass rate · 151,353 vehicles
Austin New ascot
50%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Austin Maestro l (67%) and Austin New ascot (50%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Austin Maestro l | Austin New ascot |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 67% ✓ | 50% |
| MOT failure rate | 33% ✓ | 50% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.8 | 1.0 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% | 0% |
| Average mileage | 74,113 mi | 97,609 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 151,353 | 1 |
Most common faults
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)
Austin New ascot
- Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Austin Maestro l (67%) and Austin New ascot (50%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Austin Maestro l report Full Austin New ascot 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.