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WYA 128

1956 Austin A30

Grey Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

85,844 mi
Last recorded85,844 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2012
Typical for 1956 Austin A3056,635 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWYA 128
MakeAustin
ModelA30
Year1956
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc
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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2012 85,844 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

under vehicle undersealed

Fail 13 Mar 2012 85,830 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm cracked (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

under vehicle undersealed

Pass 8 Mar 2011 85,779 miles

Oil leak

Pass 8 Mar 2010 84,928 miles

corrosion around rear spring hangers

Pass 11 Mar 2009 82,981 miles

engine oil leaks

off/side/rear shock absorber damp

Pass 12 Mar 2008 81,586 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 80,772 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 79,692 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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WYA 128 is a 1956 Austin A30 in Grey with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1956 Austin A30 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 56,635 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 WYA 128, 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 70 years old, this Austin A30 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WYA 128?

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What year was WYA 128 registered?

WYA 128 is a 1956 Austin A30, first registered on 20 April 1956.

Is WYA 128 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WYA 128 shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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