MOT reliability

Austin H

Q: Is the Austin H reliable?

Across 1 Austin H vehicles in our MOT data, 76% pass the MOT (a 24% failure rate), with about 0.5 faults or advisories recorded per test.

Q: What is the average mileage of a Austin H?

The typical Austin H in our data has covered around 28,079 miles.

1 vehicles · 25 completed MOT tests analysed

76%

MOT pass rate

Based on 1 Austin H vehicles and 25 completed MOT tests, the Austin H has an overall 76% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 28,079 miles.

Vehicles

MOT tests

922

Avg miles / year

0.5

Faults per test

Dangerous-fault share

Austin H problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Austin H MOT tests:

Other108%
Brakes31%
Emissions & nuisance15%

Austin H pass rate by age

Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
6	2	50%
7	2	50%
8	2	50%
9	1	100%
10	1	100%
11	2	50%
12	2	50%
13	2	50%
14	1	100%
15	1	100%
16	1	100%
17	1	100%
18	1	100%
19	1	100%
20	1	100%

Fuel types: Petrol (1)

Most common Austin H MOT faults

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) (2 times)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8) (2 times)
Offside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a) (2 times)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) (2 times)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) (1 times)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) (1 times)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8) (1 times)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) (1 times)
Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a) (1 times)
Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a) (1 times)
Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a) (1 times)
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)
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) (1 times)
Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a) (1 times)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) (1 times)

Austin H pass rate by registration year

Year	Vehicles	Tests	Pass rate	Avg mileage
2000	1	25	76%	28,079

Austin H reliability FAQ

Across 1 Austin H vehicles in our MOT data, 76% pass the MOT (a 24% failure rate), with about 0.5 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Austin H MOT issues are: Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3); Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8); Offside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a).

The typical Austin H in our data has covered around 28,079 miles.

Compare the Austin H

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