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Austin A40 MOT Results

91.4% pass rate
from 93 tests in 2021
(67% 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.

  • 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
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