Vauxhall Astra MOT Results

Registered in 1993

64.1% pass rate

from 281 tests in 2021

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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 1993 cars and highlighted areas where the Vauxhall Astra is unusually good or bad.

14% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
- 3.9% fail on Headlamp aim
  - 3.6% fail on Headlamp aim
  - 0.36% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
- 2.8% fail on Stop lamp
- 2.8% fail on Direction indicators
  - 2.8% fail on Flashing type
    - 1.4% fail on Individual direction indicators
    - 1.4% fail on Side repeaters
- 2.8% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
- 1.8% fail on Headlamps
  - 1.8% fail on Headlamp
- 0.71% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
  - 0.71% fail on Rear fog lamp
    - 0.71% fail on Rear fog lamp
- 0.71% fail on Electrical equipment
  - 0.36% fail on Battery(ies)
  - 0.36% fail on Horn
- 0.36% fail on Hazard warning
  - 0.36% fail on Switch
12% fail on Suspension
- 6.4% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
- 1.8% fail on Sub-frames
  - 1.1% fail on Sub-frame (6 times worse than other 1993 cars)
  - 0.71% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
- 1.4% fail on Springs
  - 1.4% fail on Coil springs
    - 1.1% fail on Coil spring
    - 0.36% fail on Mounting
- 1.4% fail on Suspension arms
  - 1.1% fail on Pins and bushes
  - 0.36% fail on Ball joint dust cover
- 1.4% fail on Anti-roll bars
  - 1.1% fail on Linkage (6 times worse than other 1993 cars)
  - 0.36% fail on Ball joint
- 1.1% fail on Wheel bearings
- 0.36% fail on Shock absorbers
- 0.36% fail on Other suspension component
  - 0.36% fail on Ball joint dust cover
12% fail on Body, chassis, structure
- 6.0% fail on Exhaust system
- 4.3% fail on Transmission
  - 4.3% fail on Drive shafts
    - 4.3% fail on Joints
- 2.1% fail on Integral vehicle structure
  - 2.1% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
- 1.8% fail on Chassis
  - 1.8% fail on Chassis condition
- 0.71% fail on Fuel system
  - 0.36% fail on Tank
  - 0.36% fail on Pipe
- 0.36% fail on Body
  - 0.36% fail on Panel
- 0.36% fail on Seats
  - 0.36% fail on Passenger's seat
9.6% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
- 9.6% fail on Exhaust emissions
  - 9.6% fail on Spark ignition
    - 6.8% fail on Catalyst emissions
    - 2.1% fail on Emissions not tested
    - 1.1% fail on Non catalyst emissions
    - 0.36% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
  - 0.36% fail on Compression ignition
    - 0.36% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
8.5% fail on Brakes
- 6.4% fail on Brake performance
  - 4.3% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
    - 4.3% fail on Rbt (sp)
      - 4.3% fail on Service brake imbalance (130% worse than other 1993 cars)
      - 0.36% fail on Service brake performance
  - 1.4% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
    - 1.4% fail on Rbt (sp)
  - 1.1% fail on Service brake performance
    - 1.1% fail on Rbt
      - 0.71% fail on Service brake imbalance
      - 0.36% fail on Service brake performance
  - 0.71% fail on Brake performance not tested
- 2.1% fail on Rigid brake pipes
- 0.36% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
  - 0.36% fail on Pedal
- 0.36% fail on Hydraulic systems
  - 0.36% fail on Brake fluid
- 0.36% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
  - 0.36% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
- 0.36% fail on Mechanical brake components
  - 0.36% fail on Brake linings and pads
    - 0.36% fail on Brake pads
4.6% fail on Visibility
- 2.8% fail on Wipers
- 1.4% fail on Washers
- 0.36% fail on Condition of glass
  - 0.36% fail on Windscreen
- 0.36% fail on View to rear
  - 0.36% fail on Mirrors
4.6% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
- 4.6% fail on Seat belts
  - 3.6% fail on Prescribed areas
  - 1.1% fail on Condition
4.3% fail on Tyres
- 2.5% fail on Tread depth
- 1.4% fail on Condition
- 0.36% fail on Size/type
2.1% fail on Steering
- 1.1% fail on Steering linkage components
  - 1.1% fail on Track rod end
- 0.71% fail on Prescribed areas (5 times worse than other 1993 cars)
- 0.36% fail on Power steering
  - 0.36% fail on Pipes and hoses
0.36% fail on Identification of the vehicle
- 0.36% fail on Registration plates