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

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85.2%

Avg Pass Rate

+6.0%

vs Renault Avg

1

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Renault Austral — MOT Reliability Overview

The Renault Austral has an average MOT pass rate of 85.2%, which is 6.0 percentage points above the Renault brand average of 79.2%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Austral is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

The most common reasons a Renault Austral fails its MOT are lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, suspension, brakes. If you are preparing your Austral for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.

Before buying a used Renault Austral, 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 Renault Austral performs at MOT across different model years.

2022

Based on 4,000 vehicles

85.2%Excellent
Renault average: 79.2%
Dangerous Defects

1.2%

Retest Rate

10.2%

Mileage at 3yr

18k mi

Top MOT Failures — Renault Austral

The most common reasons a Renault Austral fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

1

Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment

12.5%
2

Suspension

11.0%
3

Brakes

9.5%
4

Tyres

8.8%
5

Exhaust, fuel and emissions

5.8%
Renault Austral Common Faults & Repair Costs

Where Failures Occur

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

Front

28.0%

Rear

26.0%

Offside

19.0%

Other Renault Models

Compare MOT reliability across Renault models.

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80.5% pass rate

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74.8% pass rate

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80.2% pass rate

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72.5% pass rate

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88.8% pass rate

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See detailed fault analysis for Renault Austral

Renault Austral — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Renault Austral MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Renault Austral?
The average MOT pass rate for the Renault Austral is 85.2% compared to the Renault average of 79.2%. 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 Renault Austral?
The most common MOT failures on the Renault Austral are: Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (12.5%), Suspension (11.0%), Brakes (9.5%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.
Is the Renault Austral reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 85.2%, the Renault Austral is rated as "Excellent" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.
How do I check the MOT history of a Renault Austral?
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 Renault Austral?
Typical mileage for the Renault Austral: 18,000 miles at 3 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Austral to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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