Auto-trail
Running costs, reliability, and MOT data for 11 models from 1,988 real MOT tests.
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Avg Pass Rate
77%
Total Tests
1,988
Models
11
Years Covered
2001-2006
About Auto-trail Cars
Auto-trail ranks 118th out of 145 car manufacturers for MOT reliability, with an average pass rate of 77%. That's 5 points below the national average of 82%, so Auto-trail owners should budget a bit more for maintenance.
With 11 models across 6 years of data (2001 to 2006), there's a wide spread of 29 percentage points between the most and least reliable models. Choosing the right model matters significantly with Auto-trail.
Most and Least Reliable Auto-trail Models
The Fiat Ducato leads the range with a 94% average pass rate from 36 tests. At the other end, the Motor Home has the lowest at 65%.
Auto-trail Fuel Types
Auto-trail models in our data come in 11 diesel variants. Both petrol and diesel options are available across the range.
Estimated Running Costs
Based on most recent year, 7,400 miles/year, current fuel prices. Insurance not included.
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All Auto-trail Models
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| Model | Years | Pass Rate | Tests | Fuel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ducato 15 Lwb Td Cheyenne | 3 yrs | 77% | 365 | Diesel | |
| Fiat | 5 yrs | 79% | 290 | Diesel | |
| Motorhome | 5 yrs | 80% | 286 | Diesel | |
| Ducato 15 Lwb Td Carioca | 3 yrs | 74% | 273 | Diesel | |
| Unclassified | 3 yrs | 78% | 217 | Diesel | |
| Ducato | 3 yrs | 72% | 192 | Diesel | |
| Ducato 11 Mwb Jtd Tracker | 2 yrs | 76% | 165 | Diesel | |
| Camper | 2 yrs | 78% | 89 | Diesel | |
| Ducato 15 Mwb Td Riviera | 1 yr | 78% | 41 | Diesel | |
| Fiat Ducato | 1 yr | 94% | 36 | Diesel | |
| Motor Home | 1 yr | 65% | 34 | Diesel |
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