Vauxhall Astra
MOT data from 979,744 tests in 2024. Pass rate: 77.9%. Average mileage at test: 91,345 miles.
Common failure reasons
| Reason | Count |
|---|---|
| a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened | 36,821 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 32,455 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 23,949 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 21,387 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 20,656 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 18,973 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 17,440 |
| exhaust system leaking or insecure | 16,727 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 14,374 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 13,041 |
Pass rate by fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 674,097 | 77.9% |
| Diesel | 305,450 | 78% |
| LP | 144 | 67.4% |
By registration year
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | 106 | 100% | |
| 1989 | 218 | 86.2% | |
| Top failures: significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake, a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired | |||
| 1990 | 223 | 83.9% | |
| Top failures: emissions levels exceed default limits, service brake efficiency below minimum requirement, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired | |||
| 1991 | 227 | 91.2% | |
| Top failures: brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded, windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen, 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. | |||
| 1992 | 132 | 89.4% | |
| Top failures: brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | |||
| 1993 | 418 | 77.8% | |
| Top failures: the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, lambda coefficient outside the default limits or the range specified by the manufacturer | |||
| 1994 | 554 | 79.4% | |
| Top failures: brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, 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. | |||
| 1995 | 803 | 74.2% | |
| Top failures: the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, 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., a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | |||
| 1996 | 834 | 72.3% | |
| Top failures: the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any seat belt anchorage (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, 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. | |||
| 1997 | 1,469 | 73.2% | |
| Top failures: the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, 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. | |||
| 1998 | 1,656 | 71.4% | |
| Top failures: the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | |||
| 1999 | 3,025 | 69.6% | |
| Top failures: the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded | |||
| 2000 | 2,708 | 70.9% | |
| Top failures: the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded | |||
| 2001 | 5,452 | 72.1% | |
| Top failures: brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired | |||
| 2002 | 9,949 | 70.3% | |
| Top failures: the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired | |||
| 2003 | 12,967 | 72.8% | |
| Top failures: the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | |||
| 2004 | 14,212 | 71.2% | |
| Top failures: the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded | |||
| 2005 | 25,850 | 69.7% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened | |||
| 2006 | 38,737 | 70% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened | |||
| 2007 | 62,551 | 71.2% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | |||
| 2008 | 63,968 | 72.1% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | |||
| 2009 | 59,206 | 73% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | |||
| 2010 | 83,091 | 75% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | |||
| 2011 | 73,671 | 77.1% | |
| Top failures: a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | |||
| 2012 | 85,067 | 78.5% | |
| Top failures: a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | |||
| 2013 | 94,917 | 79.5% | |
| Top failures: a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | |||
| 2014 | 82,257 | 80% | |
| Top failures: a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | |||
| 2015 | 71,432 | 80.8% | |
| Top failures: a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | |||
| 2016 | 63,921 | 85% | |
| Top failures: a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, a tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | |||
| 2017 | 52,284 | 87.1% | |
| Top failures: a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, a tyre seriously damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | |||
| 2018 | 40,002 | 87.8% | |
| Top failures: a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, a tyre seriously damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | |||
| 2019 | 22,550 | 89.7% | |
| Top failures: a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, a tyre seriously damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | |||
| 2020 | 3,002 | 92.2% | |
| Top failures: engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, a tyre seriously damaged | |||
| 2021 | 2,057 | 93.4% | |
| Top failures: a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction, a tyre seriously damaged | |||
Mileage at test
25th percentile
49,579 mi
Median
68,928 mi
75th percentile
94,655 mi
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