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Austin A40 MOT Results

80.0% pass rate
from 265 tests in 2017
(31% better than other pre-1990 cars)
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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.

  • 10% fail on Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment (38% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 3.0% fail on Registration plate lamp
    • 2.6% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 1.9% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.75% fail on Front lamps
      • 0.75% fail on Rear lamps
      • 0.38% fail on All position lamps
    • 1.9% fail on Headlamps
      • 1.9% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.38% fail on Headlamp defects which do require an aim check on retest
        • 0.38% fail on Main beam 'tell-tale'
    • 1.5% fail on Stop lamp
    • 1.5% fail on Direction indicators
      • 1.5% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.75% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.75% fail on Individual lamps
    • 1.5% fail on Horn
  • 6.8% fail on Brakes
    • 5.7% fail on Brake performance
      • 4.5% fail on Front wheels
      • 2.3% fail on Rear wheels
      • 1.1% fail on Brake imbalance
      • 1.1% fail on Service brake performance
      • 1.1% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.38% fail on Brake operation
    • 1.1% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 1.1% fail on Leaks
    • 0.38% fail on Parking brake
      • 0.38% fail on Condition
    • 0.38% fail on Service brake control components
      • 0.38% fail on Pedal
        • 0.38% fail on Condition
    • 0.38% fail on Hub components
      • 0.38% fail on Wheel cylinder
    • 0.38% fail on Restricted movement
  • 5.7% fail on Driver's view of the road
    • 4.9% fail on Washers
    • 1.1% fail on Wipers
  • 4.9% fail on Suspension (50% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 3.0% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 1.5% fail on Component mounting
      • 1.5% fail on Spring mounting
    • 1.5% fail on Wheel bearings
      • 1.5% fail on Front
    • 0.38% fail on Leaf springs
      • 0.38% fail on Pins and bushes
        • 0.38% fail on Anchor
    • 0.38% fail on Axles
      • 0.38% fail on Swivel joints/housing
  • 3.0% fail on Steering
    • 3.0% fail on Steering system
      • 1.5% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.75% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.75% fail on Steering arm
      • 0.38% fail on Steering box
  • 3.0% fail on Exhaust, Fuel and Emissions
    • 1.9% fail on Exhaust system
    • 1.5% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.75% fail on Cap
      • 0.38% fail on Tank
      • 0.38% fail on System
  • 1.9% fail on Tyres
    • 1.1% fail on Condition
    • 0.38% fail on Size/type
    • 0.38% fail on Valve stem
  • 0.75% fail on Body, Structure and General Items (79% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.75% fail on Body condition
  • 0.38% fail on Seat Belts and Supplementary Restraint Systems
    • 0.38% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.38% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 0.38% fail on Registration plates and VIN
    • 0.38% fail on Registration plate
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