Auto-Trail Unclassified
From 289 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are 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, vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced, lamp emitted colour and position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements. The top issue, 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, caused 20 failures in 2024. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| 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 | 20 |
| vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced | 20 |
| lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements | 9 |
| warning device shows system malfunction | 7 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 6 |
| headlamp reflector or lens slightly defective | 6 |
| stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 5 |
| parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 4 |
| a brake hose ferrule excessively corroded | 4 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 4 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 47.1% of Unclassified failures could actually strand you: fractured springs, engine faults, exhaust problems. Another 4.7% 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 £196.
Typical mileage
Half of all Unclassifieds tested had between 34,623 and 57,312 miles on the clock.
At 43,988 median miles, the Unclassified has 0.045 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Common questions
What is the Auto-Trail Unclassified MOT pass rate?
The Auto-Trail Unclassified has a 80.3% MOT pass rate based on 289 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Auto-Trail Unclassified?
The most common MOT failure on the Auto-Trail Unclassified is 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, which caused 20 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 Auto-Trail Unclassified at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Auto-Trail Unclassified is 43,988 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 34,623 and 57,312 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.
With a 80.3% pass rate and an average repair bill of £196 when things go wrong, budget accordingly. 47.1% of failures on this model could actually strand you, so breakdown cover may be worth considering.
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