1984 Austin Maestro HLE 1.3L Petrol · A658 OWL
1984 Austin Maestro HLE (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01 Apr 1984. Recorded mileage 59,755 miles. MOT expired on 06 Aug 2023.
- Make & Model
- AUSTIN MAESTRO HLE
- Year / Origin
- 1984 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Aug 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 59,755 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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A658 OWL Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/08/2022
- 59,755 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
A658 OWL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 1984 Austin Maestro Hle (A658 OWL) between June 2006 and August 2022.
The record contains 12 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 08 August 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (9 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Windscreen (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)”; “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box. (7.1.2)”; “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”.
A658 OWL Mileage History
- 26/06/200644,645 mi
- 23/06/200750,766 mi+6,121 mi
- 13/10/200952,239 mi+1,473 mi
- 06/11/201052,397 mi+158 mi
- 01/11/201154,789 mi+2,392 mi
- 03/11/201154,789 mi
- 19/10/201255,963 mi+1,174 mi
- 05/11/201357,057 mi+1,094 mi
- 20/10/201458,134 mi+1,077 mi
- 09/10/201559,065 mi+931 mi
- 06/10/201659,595 mi+530 mi
- 07/10/201658,585 mi-1,010 mi
- 19/02/201859,695 mi+1,110 mi
- 20/02/201859,695 mi
- 08/08/202259,755 mi+60 mi
Average of roughly 937 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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