Austin Sprite statistics

• Licensed in Great Britain 402 −1.5% on a year earlier
• Declared SORN 195 Off the road, not taxed
• Rank by number licensed No. 865 of 1,159 models we cover
• Peak year 2022 419 licensed
• Declared off the road 32.7% of those still registered are SORN
• Most common fuel Petrol 99.3% of those licensed

How many Austin Sprites are left in Great Britain?

There were 402 Austin Sprites licensed in Great Britain at the end of March 2026, and a further 195 declared off the road (SORN). That is 4.1% fewer than the peak of 419 in 2022.

Austin Sprite MOT reliability

There were not enough MOT tests of Austin Sprites in 2025 to publish reliable figures: we need at least 1,000 tests of cars aged three and over. Cars have their first MOT at three years old, so newer models appear once they reach that age. How we work out MOT figures.

Austin Sprite engine sizes and fuel types

Of the 409 Austin Sprites licensed in the UK at the end of 2025, 52.6% have an engine of 1,201cc to 1,300cc, and 29.6% have an engine of 901cc to 1,000cc.

United Kingdom figures from DfT table VEH0220 (licensed cars at the end of each year, SORN excluded), so they differ slightly from the Great Britain counts elsewhere on this page. How we use engine sizes.

Austin Sprite safety recalls

We found no recalls for the Austin Sprite in DVSA’s records since 1992. That does not mean none apply: DVSA sometimes records a recall under a range or chassis name we cannot match to a model. Check a specific car on GOV.UK’s vehicle recall check.

A recall applies to cars built on particular dates or with particular VINs, not to every Austin Sprite. The details come from manufacturers through DVSA, which says they may be delayed or incomplete. To check a specific car, use GOV.UK’s vehicle recall check or ask the manufacturer or a dealer. How we match recalls to models.

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