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UYA 308

1955 Austin A30

Green Petrol 948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

71,405 mi
Last recorded71,405 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2017
Typical for 1955 Austin A3050,843 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUYA 308
MakeAustin
ModelA30
Year1955
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine948cc
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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2017 71,405 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2015 71,183 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2014 71,113 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2013 71,099 miles

underbody has slight

Pass 1 Dec 2012 71,089 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 71,035 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Dec 2010 70,887 miles

Slight play in right hand upper trunnion bushes on front suspension

Pass 1 Dec 2009 70,487 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Slight play in o/s kingpin bushes

Fail 1 Dec 2009 70,487 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Slight play in o/s kingpin bushes

Pass 19 Nov 2008 69,808 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 30 Nov 2007 69,633 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 69,309 miles

How Reliable is the Austin A30?

Based on 1,408 MOT tests across 301 vehicles.

79.0%
Pass Rate
166
Miles/Year
73
Year Lifespan
301
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 45
brake recording little or no effort 44
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 43
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 41
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 38
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UYA 308 is a 1955 Austin A30 in Green with a 948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 1955 Austin A30 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 50,843 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin A30 fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 45 recorded failures. If you're considering buying UYA 308, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin A30 typically stays on UK roads for around 73 years. At 71 years old, this Austin A30 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was UYA 308 registered?

UYA 308 is a 1955 Austin A30, first registered on 15 July 1955.

Is UYA 308 safe to buy?

The MOT history for UYA 308 shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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