Austin MOT pass rate

10,382 MOT tests in 2024. Overall pass rate: 77.2%

Austin has a 77.2% MOT pass rate based on 10,382 real DVSA test records from 2024. That is 1.1 percentage points below the UK average of 78.3%. It ranks 56 out of 85 makes.

The strongest model is the Healey at 88.5%, while the Mini Mayfair Auto is lowest at 62.8%.

The single most common reason a Austin fails its MOT is emissions levels exceed default limits, which accounted for 582 failures.

Most common Austin MOT failures

Reason	Count
emissions levels exceed default limits	582
the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired	348
the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements	305
a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led	276
a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning	269
brakes imbalance across an axle such that the braking effort from any wheel is less than 70% of the maximum effort recorded from the other wheel on the same axle.	269
windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen	250
a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn	228
steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc	224
an obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning	215

How Austin compares

Austin pass rate77.2%

UK average78.3%

Black line = UK average (78.3%). Based on 57.7 million MOT tests.

All Austin models

Model	Tests	Pass rate	Avg mileage
Mini Mayfair	2,404	76.9%	51,778
Mini 1000 City E	1,946	74.2%	50,590
Mini Thirty	654	74.9%	53,980
Mini	388	84%	43,356
Mini Racing Flame	387	70.3%	52,293
Mini Mayfair Auto	293	62.8%	45,036
Healey	269	88.5%	33,989
Unclassified	200	88%	31,895