20 Model Years Analyzed
Austin A40
MOT Pass Rate & Statistics
Average pass rate across all model years (1949-2003), based on 73 DVSA recorded tests.
84.9%
Average Pass Rate
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Model Years
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Tests Analyzed
Most Tested Year
1963 Austin A40 MOT Pass Rate & Common Failures
Pass Rate by Year
1 tests
2 tests
2 tests
2 tests
1 tests
3 tests
3 tests
2 tests
2 tests
1 tests
12 tests
5 tests
5 tests
11 tests
7 tests
2 tests
3 tests
6 tests
2 tests
1 tests
Most Common Failures Across All Years
- 1Steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc
- 2Parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement
- 3A headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED
- 4A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn
- 5Abnormal lag in brake operation on a wheel
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average MOT pass rate for a Austin A40?
The Austin A40 has an average 84.9% MOT pass rate across model years 1949 to 2003, based on DVSA test data.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Austin A40?
The most common MOT failure reasons for the Austin A40 across all years are: steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement, a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than â½ not functioning in the case of led. These are typical wear items that can often be checked and addressed before your test.
Which Austin A40 year has the best MOT pass rate?
MOT pass rates vary by year - newer models typically have higher pass rates. Check our year-by-year breakdown above to compare pass rates for specific Austin A40 model years.