Austin Maestro l vs Austin Utility: 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 Utility
76%
MOT pass rate · 4 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Austin Maestro l (67%) and Austin Utility (76%) 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 Utility |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 67% | 76% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 33% | 24% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.8 | 0.8 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 17% |
| Average mileage | 74,113 mi | 71,385 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 Utility
- Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Handbrake has little reserve travell.
- Minor play in both front wheel bearings.
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Austin Maestro l (67%) and Austin Utility (76%) 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.