MOT reliability
Austin A40 tourer
1 vehicles · 1 completed MOT tests analysed
100%
MOT pass rate
Based on 1 Austin A40 tourer vehicles and 1 completed MOT tests, the Austin A40 tourer has an overall 100% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 6,904 miles.
1
Vehicles
1
MOT tests
4
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Austin A40 tourer problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Austin A40 tourer MOT tests:
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Tyres, wheels & suspension50%
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Other25%
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Emissions & nuisance25%
Fuel types: Petrol (1)
Most common Austin A40 tourer MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Austin A40 tourer MOT tests:
- Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c)) (1 times)
- Offside Front slight play in king pin (1 times)
- Offside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (1 times)
- Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (1 times)
Austin A40 tourer pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 6,904 |
Austin A40 tourer reliability FAQ
Across 1 Austin A40 tourer vehicles in our MOT data,
100% pass the MOT (a 0% failure rate), with about
4 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Austin A40 tourer MOT issues are:
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c)); Offside Front slight play in king pin; Offside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i)).
The typical Austin A40 tourer in our data has covered around
6,904 miles.
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