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MOT reliability

Austin Maestro 1.6 aut

2 vehicles · 10 completed MOT tests analysed
70%
MOT pass rate

Based on 2 Austin Maestro 1.6 aut vehicles and 10 completed MOT tests, the Austin Maestro 1.6 aut has an overall 70% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 43,165 miles.

2
Vehicles
10
MOT tests
2,526
Avg miles / year
1.6
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Austin Maestro 1.6 aut problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Austin Maestro 1.6 aut MOT tests:

  • Other94%
  • Brakes25%
  • Emissions & nuisance6%
  • Seatbelts & equipment6%

Austin Maestro 1.6 aut pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
201100%

Fuel types: Petrol (2)

Most common Austin Maestro 1.6 aut MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Austin Maestro 1.6 aut MOT tests:

  1. Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) (2 times)
  2. Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a) (2 times)
  3. Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (2 times)
  4. Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7) (2 times)
  5. Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c) (2 times)
  6. head light swich temperarly fixed to steering column (2 times)
  7. nearside head lamp slight movement in a mounting (2 times)
  8. Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8) (1 times)
  9. Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) (1 times)
  10. Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) (1 times)
  11. Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) (1 times)
  12. off side front indicator lens damaged (1 times)
  13. Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) (1 times)
  14. Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) (1 times)

Austin Maestro 1.6 aut pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
1986 1 5 80% 59,187
1984 1 5 60% 27,143

Austin Maestro 1.6 aut reliability FAQ

Across 2 Austin Maestro 1.6 aut vehicles in our MOT data, 70% pass the MOT (a 30% failure rate), with about 1.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Austin Maestro 1.6 aut MOT issues are: Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8); Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a); Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g).

The typical Austin Maestro 1.6 aut in our data has covered around 43,165 miles.

Compare the Austin Maestro 1.6 aut

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