Austin Maestro l vs Austin Sprit: 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 Sprit
70%
MOT pass rate · 4 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Austin Maestro l (67%) and Austin Sprit (70%) 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 Sprit |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 67% | 70% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 33% | 30% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.8 | 1.8 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% | 0% |
| Average mileage | 74,113 mi | 42,752 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 151,353 | 4 |
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 Sprit
- Coolant leak
- Oil leak
- Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
- Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
- Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Austin Maestro l (67%) and Austin Sprit (70%) 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.