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AWU 372K

1971 Austin Sprite

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

11,025 mi
Last recorded11,025 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 1971 Austin Sprite37,102 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAWU 372K
MakeAustin
ModelSprite
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2025 11,025 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 10,636 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 10,472 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2023 10,472 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 10,395 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 10,048 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 9,312 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 9,134 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 8,760 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 8,750 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 8,688 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 8,688 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 May 2015 8,483 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 7,960 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 6,466 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 Apr 2012 5,258 miles

Nearside Front Lower Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 4,177 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 3,389 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 3,389 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 2,854 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 1,698 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 1,696 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Pass 7 Jun 2006 1,377 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 1,360 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

How Reliable is the Austin Sprite?

Based on 4,950 MOT tests across 597 vehicles.

80.0%
Pass Rate
244
Miles/Year
68
Year Lifespan
597
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 137
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 129
Stop lamp not working 90
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 87
Horn not working 87
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AWU 372K is a 1971 Austin Sprite in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 1971 Austin Sprite models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.5% with a typical mileage of 37,102 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Sprite fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 137 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AWU 372K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Sprite typically stays on UK roads for around 68 years. At 55 years old, this Austin Sprite is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AWU 372K registered?

AWU 372K is a 1971 Austin Sprite, first registered on 8 December 1971.

Is AWU 372K safe to buy?

The MOT history for AWU 372K shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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