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MOT reliability

Austin A12

2 vehicles · 23 completed MOT tests analysed
74%
MOT pass rate

Based on 2 Austin A12 vehicles and 23 completed MOT tests, the Austin A12 has an overall 74% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 49,928 miles.

2
Vehicles
23
MOT tests
103
Avg miles / year
2
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Austin A12 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Austin A12 MOT tests:

  • Other136%
  • Seatbelts & equipment7%
  • Steering4%

Austin A12 pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
111100%
121100%
131100%
151100%

Fuel types: Petrol (2)

Most common Austin A12 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Austin A12 MOT tests:

  1. Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a) (6 times)
  2. Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h) (3 times)
  3. Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) (3 times)
  4. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (2 times)
  5. Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h) (2 times)
  6. Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f) (2 times)
  7. Car only driven in daylight hours (2 times)
  8. Corrosion to outer offside bodywork under vehicle (2 times)
  9. Vehicle not driven after dark (2 times)
  10. Vehicle not driven after dark. (2 times)
  11. Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel 30mm (2.2.A.1a) (2 times)
  12. Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f) (1 times)
  13. Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3) (1 times)
  14. Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3) (1 times)
  15. corrosion to offside and nearside outriggers (1 times)

Austin A12 pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
1996 1 4 100% 83,417
1980 1 19 68% 16,439

Austin A12 reliability FAQ

Across 2 Austin A12 vehicles in our MOT data, 74% pass the MOT (a 26% failure rate), with about 2 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Austin A12 MOT issues are: Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a); Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h); Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a).

The typical Austin A12 in our data has covered around 49,928 miles.

Compare the Austin A12

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