Austin Metro city vs Austin Ten sport: 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 Ten sport
100%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Austin Metro city (67%) and Austin Ten sport (100%) 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 Ten sport |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 67% | 100% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 33% | 0% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.0 | 0.5 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% | 0% |
| Average mileage | 57,745 mi | 299 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 197,399 | 1 |
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 Ten sport
- Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- advise slight play in both front king pins
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Austin Metro city (67%) and Austin Ten sport (100%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Austin Metro city report Full Austin Ten sport 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.