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Austin A40 MOT Results

91.4% pass rate
from 93 tests in 2021
(67% better than other pre-1990 cars)
Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for pre-1990 cars and highlighted areas where the Austin A40 is unusually good or bad.

  • 5.4% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 3.2% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.2% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 2.2% fail on Headlamps
      • 2.2% fail on Headlamp
    • 2.2% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 2.2% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 1.1% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 1.1% fail on Horn
  • 5.4% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 3.2% fail on Exhaust system
    • 2.2% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 2.2% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 1.1% fail on Fuel system
      • 1.1% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 1.1% fail on Body
      • 1.1% fail on Panel
    • 1.1% fail on Cabs
      • 1.1% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 4.3% fail on Brakes
    • 4.3% fail on Brake performance
      • 3.2% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 3.2% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 3.2% fail on Service brake performance
          • 1.1% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 2.2% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.2% fail on Rbt
          • 1.1% fail on Service brake performance
          • 1.1% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 2.2% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 2.2% fail on Rbt (sp)
  • 3.2% fail on Visibility
    • 2.2% fail on Washers
    • 1.1% fail on Bonnet
    • 1.1% fail on Wipers
  • 3.2% fail on Suspension
    • 2.2% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 1.1% fail on Springs
      • 1.1% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
  • 3.2% fail on Tyres
    • 1.1% fail on Size/type
    • 1.1% fail on Condition
    • 1.1% fail on Tread depth
  • 1.1% fail on Steering
    • 1.1% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 1.1% fail on Track rod end