Chevrolet Astro
From 494 MOT tests. Average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are an obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements and emissions levels exceed default limits. The top issue, an obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, caused 25 failures in 2024. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| an obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 25 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 21 |
| emissions levels exceed default limits | 20 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 18 |
| a suspension joint dust cover severely deteriorated | 18 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 17 |
| brakes imbalance across an axle such that the braking effort from any wheel is less than 70% of the maximum effort recorded from the other wheel on the same axle. | 17 |
| a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 16 |
| exhaust system leaking or insecure | 16 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 13 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. Only 18.2% of Astro failures are serious (safety or roadside), below the 44.4% average. When this car fails its MOT, it's more likely to be lights, wipers, or emissions than something dangerous. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £71.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 75.2% | a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, lambda coefficient outside the default limits or the range specified by the manufacturer |
| 1995 | 58.9% | an obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, wiper blade defective |
Typical mileage
Half of all Astros tested had between 74,039 and 100,398 miles on the clock. A significant number are high-mileage vehicles.
At 79,827 median miles, the Astro has 0.035 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Chevrolet models
| Chevrolet Spark | 66.1% |
| Chevrolet Matiz | 61.7% |
| Chevrolet Aveo | 62.6% |
| Chevrolet Captiva | 65.1% |
| Chevrolet Cruze | 69% |
Common questions
What is the Chevrolet Astro MOT pass rate?
The Chevrolet Astro has a 71.7% MOT pass rate based on 494 real MOT tests. This is around the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Chevrolet Astro?
The most common MOT failure on the Chevrolet Astro is an obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, which caused 25 failures. Other common issues include the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements.
What is the typical mileage of a Chevrolet Astro at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Chevrolet Astro is 79,827 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 74,039 and 100,398 miles.
Buying a used Astro?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
With a 71.7% pass rate and an average repair bill of £71 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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