Austin Metro city vs Austin Shearline: 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 Shearline
78%
MOT pass rate · 3 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Austin Metro city (67%) and Austin Shearline (78%) 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 Shearline |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 67% | 78% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 33% | 22% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.0 | 1.8 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 6% |
| Average mileage | 57,745 mi | 53,633 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 197,399 | 3 |
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 Shearline
- Centre Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)
- Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Austin Metro city (67%) and Austin Shearline (78%) 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.