Opel Astra
From 353 MOT tests. Average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn and excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution.. The top issue, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, caused 20 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 20 |
| brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn | 10 |
| excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution. | 9 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 9 |
| a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened | 8 |
| significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake | 8 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 8 |
| fluid leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users | 8 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 8 |
| exhaust system leaking or insecure | 8 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 16.7% of Astra failures could actually strand you: fractured springs, engine faults, exhaust problems. Another 45.8% are safety issues where the car still drives but shouldn't, such as worn brakes, corroded brake pipes, and steering wear. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £119.
Typical mileage
Half of all Astras tested had between 67,382 and 129,892 miles on the clock. A significant number are high-mileage vehicles.
At 83,195 median miles, the Astra has 0.036 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Common questions
What is the Opel Astra MOT pass rate?
The Opel Astra has a 70.3% MOT pass rate based on 353 real MOT tests. This is around the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Opel Astra?
The most common MOT failure on the Opel Astra is the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, which caused 20 failures. Other common issues include brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn.
What is the typical mileage of a Opel Astra at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Opel Astra is 83,195 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 67,382 and 129,892 miles.
Buying a used Astra?
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 70.3% pass rate and an average repair bill of £119 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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