Austin Unclassified
From 200 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led, vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced and 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.. The top issue, a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led, caused 10 failures in 2024. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led | 10 |
| vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced | 9 |
| 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. | 9 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 5 |
| parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 4 |
| service brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 4 |
| a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 4 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 2 |
| braking effort inadequate at a wheel | 2 |
| significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake | 2 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 25.5% of Unclassified failures could actually strand you: fractured springs, engine faults, exhaust problems. Another 39.2% are safety issues where the car still drives but shouldn't, such as worn brakes, corroded brake pipes, and steering wear. Breakdown cover may be worth considering for this model. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £168.
Typical mileage
Half of all Unclassifieds tested had between 8,991 and 53,601 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 25,140 median miles, the Unclassified has 0.048 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
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Common questions
What is the Austin Unclassified MOT pass rate?
The Austin Unclassified has a 88% MOT pass rate based on 200 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Austin Unclassified?
The most common MOT failure on the Austin Unclassified is a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led, which caused 10 failures. Other common issues include vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced.
What is the typical mileage of a Austin Unclassified at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Austin Unclassified is 25,140 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 8,991 and 53,601 miles.
Buying a used Unclassified?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
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