Vauxhall Astra Business Edition Nav T
From 879 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Older Astra Business Edition Nav Ts fare better: 2021 models pass at 85.4% vs 89.1% for 2020.
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, stop lamp missing and inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning. The top issue, engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction, caused 12 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.
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 12 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 10 |
| stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 7 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 6 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 5 |
| a body panel or body component damaged or corroded and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted, or insecure | 4 |
| a tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative | 4 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 4 |
| a stop lamp not showing a steady red light or has significantly reduced light intensity | 2 |
| lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements | 2 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 21.4% of Astra Business Edition Nav T failures could actually strand you: fractured springs, engine faults, exhaust problems. Another 28.6% 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 £83.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 85.4% | engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction, a tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative |
| 2020 | 89.1% | a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction |
Typical mileage
Half of all Astra Business Edition Nav Ts tested had between 16,978 and 31,980 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 22,197 median miles, the Astra Business Edition Nav T has 0.053 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Vauxhall models
| Vauxhall Corsa | 70.9% |
| Vauxhall Astra | 72.5% |
| Vauxhall Vivaro | 67.2% |
| Vauxhall Mokka | 76.7% |
| Vauxhall Insignia | 75.3% |
Common questions
What is the Vauxhall Astra Business Edition Nav T MOT pass rate?
The Vauxhall Astra Business Edition Nav T has a 88.2% MOT pass rate based on 879 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Vauxhall Astra Business Edition Nav T?
The most common MOT failure on the Vauxhall Astra Business Edition Nav T is engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction, which caused 12 failures. Other common issues include a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm.
What is the typical mileage of a Vauxhall Astra Business Edition Nav T at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Vauxhall Astra Business Edition Nav T is 22,197 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 16,978 and 31,980 miles.
Buying a used Astra Business Edition Nav T?
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.
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