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APA 620A

1963 Austin A40

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

74,606 mi
Last recorded74,606 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2025
Typical for 1963 Austin A4058,768 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAPA 620A
MakeAustin
ModelA40
Year1963
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2025 74,606 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 69,787 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

both outersills showing signs of corosion

brake pipes and underside undersealed

horn slightly weak

previous repairs and underseal

slight play in offside and nearside trunions

underbody corosion

washers slightly weak

Pass 8 Jun 2010 65,500 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 65,500 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

diff pinion oil seal leaking

Pass 5 Jun 2009 63,939 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 62,687 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2007 61,001 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight front brake inbalance

How Reliable is the Austin A40?

Based on 7,076 MOT tests across 1,266 vehicles.

81.5%
Pass Rate
269
Miles/Year
77
Year Lifespan
1,266
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brakes imbalanced across an axle 212
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 204
brake binding 147
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 137
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 136
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APA 620A is a 1963 Austin A40 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1963 Austin A40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.2% with a typical mileage of 58,768 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin A40 fails its MOT is brakes imbalanced across an axle, accounting for 212 recorded failures. If you're considering buying APA 620A, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin A40 typically stays on UK roads for around 77 years. At 63 years old, this Austin A40 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was APA 620A registered?

APA 620A is a 1963 Austin A40, first registered on 31 December 1963.

Is APA 620A safe to buy?

The MOT history for APA 620A shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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