MOT reliability
Austin 10hp
5 vehicles · 19 completed MOT tests analysed
100%
MOT pass rate
Based on 5 Austin 10hp vehicles and 19 completed MOT tests, the Austin 10hp has an overall 100% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 31,505 miles.
5
Vehicles
19
MOT tests
542
Avg miles / year
0.3
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Austin 10hp problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Austin 10hp MOT tests:
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Steering40%
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Other40%
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Seatbelts & equipment20%
Fuel types: Petrol (5)
Most common Austin 10hp MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Austin 10hp MOT tests:
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3) (1 times)
- Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a) (1 times)
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) (1 times)
- Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e) (1 times)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3) (1 times)
Austin 10hp pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1937 | 1 | 2 | 100% | 78,267 |
| 1936 | 1 | 5 | 100% | 34,116 |
| 1934 | 2 | 9 | 100% | 21,583 |
| 1932 | 1 | 3 | 100% | 1,979 |
Austin 10hp reliability FAQ
Across 5 Austin 10hp vehicles in our MOT data,
100% pass the MOT (a 0% failure rate), with about
0.3 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Austin 10hp MOT issues are:
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3); Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a); Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2).
The typical Austin 10hp in our data has covered around
31,505 miles.
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