MOT reliability

Austin Metro arx

Q: Is the Austin Metro arx reliable?

Across 1,514 Austin Metro arx vehicles in our MOT data, 62% pass the MOT (a 38% failure rate), with about 2.4 faults or advisories recorded per test.

1,514 vehicles · 191 completed MOT tests analysed

62%

MOT pass rate

Based on 1,514 Austin Metro arx vehicles and 191 completed MOT tests, the Austin Metro arx has an overall 62% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 56,862 miles.

1,514

Vehicles

191

MOT tests

1,944

Avg miles / year

2.4

Faults per test

Dangerous-fault share

Austin Metro arx problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Austin Metro arx MOT tests:

Other93%
Tyres, wheels & suspension9%
Emissions & nuisance8%
Seatbelts & equipment4%
Brakes4%
Body & structure3%
Steering3%
Lamps & electrical2%

Austin Metro arx pass rate by age

How the Austin Metro arx's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).

Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
17	19	53%
18	41	59%
19	26	73%
20	21	57%

Fuel types: Petrol (1,514)

Most common Austin Metro arx MOT faults

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) (16 times)
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (13 times)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a) (12 times)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) (10 times)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (9 times)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) (7 times)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) (7 times)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) (6 times)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) (6 times)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) (6 times)
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) (5 times)
Oil leak (5 times)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) (5 times)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) (4 times)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8) (4 times)

Austin Metro arx pass rate by registration year

Year	Vehicles	Tests	Pass rate	Avg mileage
1988	42	191	62%	56,862

Austin Metro arx reliability FAQ

Across 1,514 Austin Metro arx vehicles in our MOT data, 62% pass the MOT (a 38% failure rate), with about 2.4 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Austin Metro arx MOT issues are: Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3); Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)); Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a).

The typical Austin Metro arx in our data has covered around 56,862 miles.

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