MOT reliability
Austin Metro gs aut
2 vehicles · 9 completed MOT tests analysed
56%
MOT pass rate
Based on 2 Austin Metro gs aut vehicles and 9 completed MOT tests, the Austin Metro gs aut has an overall 56% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 52,675 miles.
2
Vehicles
9
MOT tests
3,464
Avg miles / year
1.3
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Austin Metro gs aut problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Austin Metro gs aut MOT tests:
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Other133%
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Emissions & nuisance17%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension8%
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Seatbelts & equipment8%
Austin Metro gs aut pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 17 | 1 | 100% |
| 18 | 2 | 50% |
| 19 | 4 | 50% |
| 20 | 2 | 50% |
Fuel types: Petrol (2)
Most common Austin Metro gs aut MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Austin Metro gs aut MOT tests:
- Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) (2 times)
- Oil leak (2 times)
- Centre Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) (1 times)
- Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) (1 times)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) (1 times)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) (1 times)
- Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b) (1 times)
- Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) (1 times)
- Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b) (1 times)
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) (1 times)
- N/S/R INDICATOR LENS CRACKED (1 times)
- O/S/R WHEEL ARCH CORRODING (1 times)
- REAR EXHAUST SILENCER CORRODING (1 times)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a) (1 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) (1 times)
Austin Metro gs aut pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | 2 | 9 | 56% | 52,675 |
Austin Metro gs aut reliability FAQ
Across 2 Austin Metro gs aut vehicles in our MOT data,
56% pass the MOT (a 44% failure rate), with about
1.3 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Austin Metro gs aut MOT issues are:
Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2); Oil leak; Centre Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6).
The typical Austin Metro gs aut in our data has covered around
52,675 miles.
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