Vauxhall Astra MOT Results

Registered in 1994

58.3% pass rate

from 403 tests in 2021

(21% worse than other 1994 cars)

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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 1994 cars and highlighted areas where the Vauxhall Astra is unusually good or bad.

17% fail on Suspension (57% worse than other 1994 cars)
- 8.7% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (99% worse than other 1994 cars)
- 5.2% fail on Suspension arms (81% worse than other 1994 cars)
  - 3.5% fail on Pins and bushes (190% worse than other 1994 cars)
  - 0.74% fail on Suspension arm (3 times worse than other 1994 cars)
  - 0.74% fail on Ball joint
  - 0.25% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
  - 0.25% fail on Ball joint dust cover
- 2.7% fail on Springs (170% worse than other 1994 cars)
  - 1.5% fail on Coil springs
    - 1.5% fail on Coil spring
  - 1.2% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas (3 times worse than other 1994 cars)
- 2.2% fail on Anti-roll bars
  - 0.74% fail on Linkage
  - 0.50% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  - 0.25% fail on Pins and bushes
  - 0.25% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
  - 0.25% fail on Linkage ball joints
  - 0.25% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
- 0.99% fail on Sub-frames
  - 0.74% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
  - 0.25% fail on Sub-frame
- 0.50% fail on Wheel bearings
- 0.50% fail on Macpherson strut
  - 0.50% fail on Macpherson strut (9 times worse than other 1994 cars)
  - 0.25% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
- 0.25% fail on Shock absorbers
- 0.25% fail on Other suspension component
  - 0.25% fail on Ball joint
14% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
- 4.5% fail on Stop lamp
- 4.2% fail on Headlamp aim
  - 4.0% fail on Headlamp aim
  - 0.25% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
- 3.5% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
- 2.0% fail on Electrical equipment
  - 1.5% fail on Horn
  - 0.74% fail on Battery(ies)
- 1.7% fail on Headlamps
  - 1.5% fail on Headlamp
  - 0.25% fail on Headlamp levelling device
- 1.7% fail on Direction indicators
  - 1.7% fail on Flashing type
    - 1.2% fail on Individual direction indicators
    - 0.50% fail on Side repeaters
- 0.74% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
  - 0.74% fail on Rear fog lamp
    - 0.74% fail on Rear fog lamp
- 0.25% fail on Position lamps
  - 0.25% fail on Position lamp
10% fail on Brakes
- 5.7% fail on Brake performance
  - 4.2% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
    - 4.2% fail on Rbt (sp)
      - 3.5% fail on Service brake imbalance
      - 0.99% fail on Service brake performance
  - 1.2% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
    - 1.2% fail on Rbt (sp)
  - 0.99% fail on Service brake performance
    - 0.99% fail on Rbt
      - 0.50% fail on Service brake performance
      - 0.50% fail on Service brake imbalance
  - 0.25% fail on Brake performance not tested
  - 0.25% fail on Parking brake performance
    - 0.25% fail on Rbt
      - 0.25% fail on Parking brake performance
- 3.5% fail on Rigid brake pipes
- 0.99% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
  - 0.74% fail on Pedal
  - 0.25% fail on Hand lever
- 0.99% fail on Mechanical brake components
  - 0.99% fail on Brake linings and pads
    - 0.99% fail on Brake pads
- 0.74% fail on Hydraulic systems
  - 0.25% fail on Master cylinder
  - 0.25% fail on Reservoirs
  - 0.25% fail on Brake fluid
9.9% fail on Body, chassis, structure
- 3.2% fail on Exhaust system
- 3.0% fail on Integral vehicle structure
  - 2.7% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
  - 0.25% fail on Sub-frame
    - 0.25% fail on Sub-frame condition
- 2.2% fail on Transmission
  - 2.2% fail on Drive shafts
    - 2.2% fail on Joints
- 1.7% fail on Fuel system
  - 1.2% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (5 times worse than other 1994 cars)
  - 0.25% fail on Hose
  - 0.25% fail on Pipe
- 0.99% fail on Chassis
  - 0.99% fail on Chassis condition
- 0.99% fail on Seats
  - 0.50% fail on Driver's seat
  - 0.50% fail on Passenger's seat
- 0.25% fail on Body
  - 0.25% fail on Panel
9.7% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
- 9.2% fail on Exhaust emissions
  - 8.7% fail on Spark ignition
    - 7.4% fail on Catalyst emissions (68% worse than other 1994 cars)
    - 0.99% fail on Emissions not tested
    - 0.50% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    - 0.25% fail on Non catalyst emissions
  - 0.74% fail on Compression ignition
    - 0.25% fail on Emission control equipment
      - 0.25% fail on Catalytic converter
    - 0.25% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
    - 0.25% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
    - 0.25% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
- 0.99% fail on Fluid leaks
  - 0.74% fail on Engine oil leaks
  - 0.25% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
7.7% fail on Visibility
- 4.7% fail on Wipers
- 3.7% fail on Washers
- 0.25% fail on Condition of glass
  - 0.25% fail on Windscreen
- 0.25% fail on View to rear
  - 0.25% fail on Mirrors
6.2% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (110% worse than other 1994 cars)
- 5.7% fail on Seat belts (110% worse than other 1994 cars)
  - 4.7% fail on Prescribed areas (120% worse than other 1994 cars)
  - 0.99% fail on Condition
- 0.50% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
5.2% fail on Tyres (120% worse than other 1994 cars)
- 3.2% fail on Condition (150% worse than other 1994 cars)
- 1.7% fail on Tread depth
- 0.25% fail on Size/type
3.7% fail on Steering
- 1.7% fail on Steering linkage components
  - 1.7% fail on Track rod end
- 1.5% fail on Prescribed areas (8 times worse than other 1994 cars)
- 0.74% fail on Power steering
  - 0.50% fail on Pump (6 times worse than other 1994 cars)
  - 0.25% fail on Operation
0.50% fail on Identification of the vehicle
- 0.50% fail on Registration plates
0.25% fail on Road Wheels
- 0.25% fail on Attachment