Austin Metro 1.3 vs Austin Metro city: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Austin Metro 1.3
71%
MOT pass rate · 1,998 vehicles
Austin Metro city
67%
MOT pass rate · 197,399 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Austin Metro 1.3 (71%) 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 Metro 1.3 | Austin Metro city |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 71% ✓ | 67% |
| MOT failure rate | 29% ✓ | 33% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.2 | 2.0 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% | 0% |
| Average mileage | 43,899 mi | 57,745 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 1,998 | 197,399 |
Most common faults
Austin Metro 1.3
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- clutch pedal rubber missing
- Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
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 Metro 1.3 (71%) 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.