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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Austin A40. Check any A40 by registration number below.

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83.6%

Avg Pass Rate

+4.7%

vs Austin Avg

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Year Ranges

Good

Reliability

Austin A40 — MOT Reliability Overview

The Austin A40 has an average MOT pass rate of 83.6%, which is 4.7 percentage points above the Austin brand average of 78.9%. This is a strong result, indicating that the A40 is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

Before buying a used Austin A40, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Austin A40 performs at MOT across different model years.

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Based on 73 vehicles

83.6%Good
Austin average: 78.9%
Mileage at 5yr

55k mi

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See detailed fault analysis for Austin A40

Austin A40 — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Austin A40 MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Austin A40?
The average MOT pass rate for the Austin A40 is 83.6% compared to the Austin average of 78.9%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Austin A40?
Check the detailed breakdown on this page for specific failure data by year range.
Is the Austin A40 reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 83.6%, the Austin A40 is rated as "Good" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.
How do I check the MOT history of a Austin A40?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a Austin A40?
Typical mileage for the Austin A40: 54,753 miles at 5 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used A40 to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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