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Austin Metro MOT Results

66.4% pass rate
from 265 tests in 2020
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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 Metro is unusually good or bad.

  • 15% fail on Suspension (85% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 3.4% fail on Sub-frames (5 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 3.4% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas (10 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 3.4% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension (62 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Operation (232 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Suspension unit (67 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 3.4% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 2.6% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 2.6% fail on Suspension arms
      • 1.1% fail on Ball joint
      • 1.1% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.38% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.38% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 1.5% fail on Other suspension component
      • 1.5% fail on Ball joint (7 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.75% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.75% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.75% fail on Pins and bushes
  • 14% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 3.8% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 3.8% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 3.8% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 3.0% fail on Direction indicators
      • 3.0% fail on Flashing type
        • 2.3% fail on Side repeaters (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.38% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.38% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 2.6% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.6% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 2.3% fail on Stop lamp
    • 1.1% fail on Headlamps
      • 1.1% fail on Headlamp
    • 0.75% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.38% fail on All position lamps
      • 0.38% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.75% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.75% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.38% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.38% fail on Horn
    • 0.38% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.38% fail on Switch
    • 0.38% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.38% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 13% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 12% fail on Exhaust emissions (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 12% fail on Spark ignition (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 9.4% fail on Non catalyst emissions (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 1.5% fail on Catalyst emissions (4 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 1.5% fail on Emissions not tested (3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 1.5% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 10% fail on Brakes
    • 9.4% fail on Brake performance
      • 6.0% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (100% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 6.0% fail on Rbt (sp) (110% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
          • 4.5% fail on Service brake imbalance (120% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
          • 2.6% fail on Service brake performance
      • 4.9% fail on Service brake performance
        • 4.9% fail on Rbt
          • 3.0% fail on Service brake performance
          • 1.5% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.38% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 2.3% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 2.3% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 1.1% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.75% fail on Rbt
          • 0.75% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.38% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.38% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.38% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 0.38% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.38% fail on Pedal
    • 0.38% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.38% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.38% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.38% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.38% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.38% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 0.38% fail on Master cylinder/servo mounting
    • 0.38% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 0.38% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.38% fail on Brake pads
  • 9.1% fail on Visibility
    • 7.2% fail on Washers
    • 3.4% fail on Wipers
    • 0.75% fail on View to rear
      • 0.75% fail on Mirrors
  • 6.8% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 1.5% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 1.5% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 1.5% fail on Exhaust system
    • 1.5% fail on Seats
      • 0.75% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.75% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 1.1% fail on Transmission
      • 1.1% fail on Drive shafts
        • 1.1% fail on Joints
    • 0.75% fail on Bumpers (6 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.75% fail on Body
      • 0.75% fail on Other body component (5 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.38% fail on Chassis
      • 0.38% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.38% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.38% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
  • 2.6% fail on Steering
    • 0.75% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.75% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.75% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.75% fail on Track rod end
    • 0.38% fail on Steering wheel
    • 0.38% fail on Steering column
    • 0.38% fail on Steering play
      • 0.38% fail on Steering rack
  • 2.3% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 1.9% fail on Seat belts
      • 1.5% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.38% fail on Condition
    • 0.38% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 2.3% fail on Tyres
    • 1.5% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.75% fail on Condition
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