Vauxhall Astra Business Edition Nav T D
From 2,354 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction and a tyre seriously damaged. The top issue, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, caused 53 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.
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 53 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 44 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 35 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 20 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 17 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 14 |
| a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led | 12 |
| a tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative | 11 |
| stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 11 |
| brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn | 10 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 19.4% of Astra Business Edition Nav T D failures could actually strand you: fractured springs, engine faults, exhaust problems. Another 43.2% 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 £99.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 86.1% | a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, a tyre seriously damaged |
| 2020 | 84.8% | a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction |
Typical mileage
Half of all Astra Business Edition Nav T Ds tested had between 29,746 and 62,809 miles on the clock.
At 42,761 median miles, the Astra Business Edition Nav T D has 0.034 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 D MOT pass rate?
The Vauxhall Astra Business Edition Nav T D has a 85.3% MOT pass rate based on 2,354 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Vauxhall Astra Business Edition Nav T D?
The most common MOT failure on the Vauxhall Astra Business Edition Nav T D is a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, which caused 53 failures. Other common issues include engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction.
What is the typical mileage of a Vauxhall Astra Business Edition Nav T D at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Vauxhall Astra Business Edition Nav T D is 42,761 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 29,746 and 62,809 miles.
Buying a used Astra Business Edition Nav T D?
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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