Vauxhall Astra Se Turbo D
From 403 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 engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction, a tyre seriously damaged and a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm. The top issue, engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction, caused 18 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 | 18 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 11 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 11 |
| 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 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 4 |
| a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led | 3 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 3 |
| abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment or excessive wear | 2 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 2 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 27.7% of Astra Se Turbo D failures could actually strand you: fractured springs, engine faults, exhaust problems. Another 40% are safety issues where the car still drives but shouldn't, such as worn brakes, corroded brake pipes, and steering wear. Breakdown cover may be worth considering for this model. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £98.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 75.6% | a tyre seriously damaged, engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction |
| 2020 | 82.7% | engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm |
Typical mileage
Half of all Astra Se Turbo Ds tested had between 25,861 and 47,102 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 37,641 median miles, the Astra Se Turbo D 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 Se Turbo D MOT pass rate?
The Vauxhall Astra Se Turbo D has a 80.6% MOT pass rate based on 403 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Vauxhall Astra Se Turbo D?
The most common MOT failure on the Vauxhall Astra Se Turbo D is engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction, which caused 18 failures. Other common issues include a tyre seriously damaged.
What is the typical mileage of a Vauxhall Astra Se Turbo D at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Vauxhall Astra Se Turbo D is 37,641 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 25,861 and 47,102 miles.
Buying a used Astra Se Turbo 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.
With a 80.6% pass rate and an average repair bill of £98 when things go wrong, budget accordingly. 27.7% of failures on this model could actually strand you, so breakdown cover may be worth considering.
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