MOT reliability
Austin Maestro vplas auto
9 vehicles · 27 completed MOT tests analysed
70%
MOT pass rate
Based on 9 Austin Maestro vplas auto vehicles and 27 completed MOT tests, the Austin Maestro vplas auto has an overall 70% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 72,610 miles.
9
Vehicles
27
MOT tests
1,766
Avg miles / year
1.9
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Austin Maestro vplas auto problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Austin Maestro vplas auto MOT tests:
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Other106%
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Emissions & nuisance12%
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Steering8%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension4%
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Seatbelts & equipment2%
Austin Maestro vplas auto pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 17 | 4 | 75% |
| 18 | 4 | 75% |
| 19 | 4 | 75% |
| 20 | 2 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (9)
Most common Austin Maestro vplas auto MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Austin Maestro vplas auto MOT tests:
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (4 times)
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) (2 times)
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) (2 times)
- Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) (2 times)
- Oil leak (2 times)
- both wiper blades starting to split (2 times)
- signs of corrosion both sides outer sills (1 times)
- Front Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1) (1 times)
- Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d) (1 times)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) (1 times)
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) (1 times)
- Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d) (1 times)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3) (1 times)
- Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) (1 times)
- both rear wheel bearings slightly noisey (1 times)
Austin Maestro vplas auto pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | 3 | 5 | 80% | 75,610 |
| 1987 | 2 | 3 | 67% | 82,276 |
| 1986 | 3 | 9 | 78% | 58,943 |
| 1984 | 1 | 10 | 60% | 85,278 |
Austin Maestro vplas auto reliability FAQ
Across 9 Austin Maestro vplas auto vehicles in our MOT data,
70% pass the MOT (a 30% failure rate), with about
1.9 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Austin Maestro vplas auto MOT issues are:
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1); Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2); Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2).
The typical Austin Maestro vplas auto in our data has covered around
72,610 miles.
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