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Austin A40 MOT Results

84.4% pass rate
from 135 tests in 2020
(45% 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.

  • 8.9% fail on Brakes
    • 8.1% fail on Brake performance
      • 6.7% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 6.7% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 5.9% fail on Service brake imbalance (190% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
          • 1.5% fail on Service brake performance
      • 3.0% fail on Service brake performance
        • 3.0% fail on Rbt
          • 2.2% fail on Service brake performance
          • 1.5% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 3.0% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 2.2% fail on Rbt (sp)
        • 0.74% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.74% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.74% fail on Rbt
          • 0.74% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
    • 1.5% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 1.5% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 0.74% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.74% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.74% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.74% fail on Brake drums
    • 0.74% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.74% fail on Pedal
    • 0.74% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.74% fail on Master cylinder
    • 0.74% fail on Rigid brake pipes
  • 5.2% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (62% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 3.0% fail on Headlamps
      • 3.0% fail on Headlamp
    • 2.2% fail on Stop lamp
    • 0.74% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
  • 3.7% fail on Steering
    • 3.0% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 1.5% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.74% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.74% fail on Other components
        • 0.74% fail on Steering linkage
    • 0.74% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.74% fail on Steering box
    • 0.74% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 2.2% fail on Suspension (73% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.74% fail on Axles
      • 0.74% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
    • 0.74% fail on Suspension arms
      • 0.74% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.74% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.74% fail on Linkage
  • 1.5% fail on Body, chassis, structure (78% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.74% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.74% fail on Tank
    • 0.74% fail on Seats
      • 0.74% fail on Driver's seat
  • 1.5% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 1.5% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 1.5% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 0.74% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.74% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.74% fail on Prescribed areas
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