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MOT reliability

Austin A40 van

1 vehicles · 7 completed MOT tests analysed
100%
MOT pass rate

Based on 1 Austin A40 van vehicles and 7 completed MOT tests, the Austin A40 van has an overall 100% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 22,010 miles.

1
Vehicles
7
MOT tests
303
Avg miles / year
1
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Austin A40 van problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Austin A40 van MOT tests:

  • Other114%
  • Steering29%

Fuel types: Petrol (1)

Most common Austin A40 van MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Austin A40 van MOT tests:

  1. Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f) (2 times)
  2. Oil leak (1 times)
  3. Under vehicle undersealed. (1 times)
  4. Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a) (1 times)
  5. Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c) (1 times)
  6. Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5) (1 times)
  7. Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7) (1 times)
  8. Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5) (1 times)
  9. slight play in top steering column bearing (1 times)

Austin A40 van pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
1956 1 7 100% 22,010

Austin A40 van reliability FAQ

Across 1 Austin A40 van vehicles in our MOT data, 100% pass the MOT (a 0% failure rate), with about 1 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Austin A40 van MOT issues are: Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f); Oil leak; Under vehicle undersealed..

The typical Austin A40 van in our data has covered around 22,010 miles.

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