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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Austin Maestro 500 City. Check any Maestro 500 City by registration number below.

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81.8%

Avg Pass Rate

+2.9%

vs Austin Avg

2

Year Ranges

Good

Reliability

Austin Maestro 500 City — MOT Reliability Overview

The Austin Maestro 500 City has an average MOT pass rate of 81.8%, which is 2.9 percentage points above the Austin brand average of 78.9%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Maestro 500 City is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

Before buying a used Austin Maestro 500 City, 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 Maestro 500 City performs at MOT across different model years.

1989

Based on 51 vehicles

84.3%Good
Austin average: 78.9%
Dangerous Defects

2.7%

Retest Rate

10.8%

0

Based on 29 vehicles

79.3%Good
Austin average: 78.9%
Mileage at 5yr

78k mi

Where Failures Occur

The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.

Front Offside Outer

3.9%

Rear Nearside

3.9%

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93.3% pass rate

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92.5% pass rate

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70.9% pass rate

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71.4% pass rate

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71.7% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

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Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for Austin Maestro 500 City

Austin Maestro 500 City — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Austin Maestro 500 City MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Austin Maestro 500 City?
The average MOT pass rate for the Austin Maestro 500 City is 81.8% 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 Maestro 500 City?
Check the detailed breakdown on this page for specific failure data by year range.
Is the Austin Maestro 500 City reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 81.8%, the Austin Maestro 500 City 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 Maestro 500 City?
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 Maestro 500 City?
Typical mileage for the Austin Maestro 500 City: 78,009 miles at 5 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Maestro 500 City to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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