MOT reliability
Austin A16
2 vehicles · 13 completed MOT tests analysed
77%
MOT pass rate
Based on 2 Austin A16 vehicles and 13 completed MOT tests, the Austin A16 has an overall 77% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 8,318 miles.
2
Vehicles
13
MOT tests
158
Avg miles / year
1.5
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Austin A16 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Austin A16 MOT tests:
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Other111%
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Steering5%
Austin A16 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 17 | 1 | 100% |
| 18 | 2 | 50% |
| 19 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (2)
Most common Austin A16 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Austin A16 MOT tests:
- Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a) (2 times)
- Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a) (2 times)
- SURFACE CRACKS IN ALL TYRE WALLS (2 times)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f) (2 times)
- Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a) (2 times)
- Offside Front Torque/reaction arm attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1) (1 times)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) (1 times)
- Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2) (1 times)
- FRONT AND REAR TYRES INNER WALLS SURFACE CRACKING (1 times)
- Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a) (1 times)
- Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a) (1 times)
- Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) (1 times)
- Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) (1 times)
- Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) (1 times)
- Offside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a) (1 times)
Austin A16 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 1 | 4 | 75% | 12,983 |
| 1948 | 1 | 9 | 78% | 3,654 |
Austin A16 reliability FAQ
Across 2 Austin A16 vehicles in our MOT data,
77% pass the MOT (a 23% failure rate), with about
1.5 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Austin A16 MOT issues are:
Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a); Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a); SURFACE CRACKS IN ALL TYRE WALLS.
The typical Austin A16 in our data has covered around
8,318 miles.
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