Vauxhall Astra Griffin Edition Turbo
From 3,899 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a tyre seriously damaged, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm and tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements. The top issue, a tyre seriously damaged, caused 93 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 tyre seriously damaged | 93 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 88 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 40 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 27 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 23 |
| significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake | 11 |
| a wheel with a loose or missing wheel nut, bolt or stud | 10 |
| a tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative | 6 |
| stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 5 |
| excessive movement of centre of steering wheel up or down | 5 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 69.8% of Astra Griffin Edition Turbo failures are safety items (worn brakes, tyre damage, steering play). The car still drives, but you shouldn't. Only 8.8% are the kind that would actually strand you. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £101.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 89.4% | a tyre seriously damaged, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm |
Typical mileage
Half of all Astra Griffin Edition Turbos tested had between 13,400 and 25,281 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 20,252 median miles, the Astra Griffin Edition Turbo has 0.052 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 Griffin Edition Turbo MOT pass rate?
The Vauxhall Astra Griffin Edition Turbo has a 89.4% MOT pass rate based on 3,899 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Vauxhall Astra Griffin Edition Turbo?
The most common MOT failure on the Vauxhall Astra Griffin Edition Turbo is a tyre seriously damaged, which caused 93 failures. Other common issues include a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm.
What is the typical mileage of a Vauxhall Astra Griffin Edition Turbo at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Vauxhall Astra Griffin Edition Turbo is 20,252 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 13,400 and 25,281 miles.
Buying a used Astra Griffin Edition Turbo?
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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