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Vauxhall Astra MOT Results

77.3% pass rate
from 450 tests in 2021
Number of tests by age
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Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for pre-1990 cars and highlighted areas where the Vauxhall Astra is unusually good or bad.

  • 10% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 4.4% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 4.2% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.22% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.7% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 2.4% fail on Headlamps
      • 2.4% fail on Headlamp
    • 2.0% fail on Direction indicators
      • 2.0% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.6% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.44% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 1.8% fail on Stop lamp
    • 1.8% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 1.8% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 1.8% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.67% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.67% fail on Horn
  • 7.8% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 2.4% fail on Transmission
      • 1.8% fail on Drive shafts
        • 1.8% fail on Joints
      • 0.67% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.67% fail on Joints
    • 1.3% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 1.3% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 1.3% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.89% fail on Pipe
      • 0.44% fail on Hose
      • 0.22% fail on Tank
    • 1.1% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.89% fail on Chassis
      • 0.89% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.89% fail on Seats
      • 0.89% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.44% fail on Engine mounting (5 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.44% fail on Engine mounting condition (6 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.44% fail on Body
      • 0.44% fail on Panel
    • 0.44% fail on Doors
      • 0.22% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.22% fail on Door condition
      • 0.22% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.22% fail on Door condition
    • 0.22% fail on Floor
    • 0.22% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.22% fail on Boot lid condition
  • 5.8% fail on Brakes
    • 4.4% fail on Brake performance
      • 3.3% fail on Service brake performance
        • 3.1% fail on Rbt
          • 3.1% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.44% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.22% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.22% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 2.7% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 2.7% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 2.4% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 1.1% fail on Service brake performance
      • 1.3% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 1.3% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 0.67% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.67% fail on Rbt
          • 0.67% fail on Parking brake performance
    • 0.67% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.44% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.22% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.22% fail on Pedal
    • 0.22% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.22% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
  • 5.6% fail on Suspension
    • 2.9% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.89% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.89% fail on Springs
      • 0.67% fail on Coil springs
        • 0.67% fail on Coil spring
      • 0.22% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.44% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.22% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.22% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.44% fail on Suspension arms
      • 0.22% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.22% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.22% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.22% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.22% fail on Linkage
  • 4.2% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 3.8% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 3.8% fail on Spark ignition
        • 2.9% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.89% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.22% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.67% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.22% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.22% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
      • 0.22% fail on Other leaks
  • 3.3% fail on Visibility (47% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Washers (59% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Wipers
    • 0.44% fail on Condition of glass (10 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.44% fail on Windscreen (10 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.22% fail on Driver's view
  • 2.2% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 2.2% fail on Seat belts
      • 1.3% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.67% fail on Condition
      • 0.22% fail on Requirements
  • 1.8% fail on Tyres
    • 0.89% fail on Condition
    • 0.89% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.22% fail on Size/type
  • 1.1% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 1.1% fail on Registration plates
  • 1.1% fail on Steering (69% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.89% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.89% fail on Track rod end
    • 0.22% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.22% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.22% fail on Power steering
      • 0.22% fail on Other components
  • 0.22% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.22% fail on Speedometer
  • 0.22% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.22% fail on Attachment
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