Austin Metro city vs Austin Min: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Austin Metro city
67%
MOT pass rate · 197,399 vehicles
Austin Min
73%
MOT pass rate · 18 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Austin Metro city (67%) and Austin Min (73%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Austin Metro city | Austin Min |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 67% | 73% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 33% | 27% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.0 ✓ | 2.2 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% | 0% |
| Average mileage | 57,745 mi | 84,237 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 197,399 | 18 |
Most common faults
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)
Austin Min
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Austin Metro city (67%) and Austin Min (73%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Austin Metro city report Full Austin Min 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.