Vauxhall Astra Sri Turbo Cvt
From 383 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
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 and a tyre seriously damaged. The top issue, engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction, caused 13 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 | 13 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 12 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 3 |
| headlamp reflector or lens seriously defective or missing | 3 |
| stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 3 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 2 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 2 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 2 |
| brakes imbalance across an axle such that the braking effort from any wheel is less than 50% of the maximum effort recorded from the other wheel on a steered axle | 1 |
| warning device shows system malfunction | 1 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 31% of Astra Sri Turbo Cvt failures could actually strand you: fractured springs, engine faults, exhaust problems. Another 38.1% 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 £111.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 87.3% | engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm |
Typical mileage
Half of all Astra Sri Turbo Cvts tested had between 10,161 and 29,441 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 18,900 median miles, the Astra Sri Turbo Cvt has 0.063 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 Sri Turbo Cvt MOT pass rate?
The Vauxhall Astra Sri Turbo Cvt has a 88% MOT pass rate based on 383 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Vauxhall Astra Sri Turbo Cvt?
The most common MOT failure on the Vauxhall Astra Sri Turbo Cvt is engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction, which caused 13 failures. Other common issues include a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm.
What is the typical mileage of a Vauxhall Astra Sri Turbo Cvt at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Vauxhall Astra Sri Turbo Cvt is 18,900 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 10,161 and 29,441 miles.
Buying a used Astra Sri Turbo Cvt?
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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