Vauxhall Astra MOT Results

Registered in 2002
50.8% pass rate
from 11,859 tests in 2021
(7.9% worse than other 2002 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
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 2002 cars and highlighted areas where the Vauxhall Astra is unusually good or bad.

  • 20% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (17% worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 8.1% fail on Headlamps (63% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 7.6% fail on Headlamp (67% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.52% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.093% fail on Dipswitch (2 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.0084% fail on Matched pair
    • 5.2% fail on Stop lamp
    • 4.7% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (110% worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 4.1% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.6% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.50% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 0.99% fail on Electrical equipment (28% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.83% fail on Battery(ies) (140% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Horn (68% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.051% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.70% fail on Direction indicators (69% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.70% fail on Flashing type (69% better than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.55% fail on Individual direction indicators (64% better than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.13% fail on Side repeaters (82% better than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.017% fail on All direction indicators (87% better than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.0084% fail on Switch
    • 0.48% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (63% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.48% fail on Rear fog lamp (63% better than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.48% fail on Rear fog lamp (63% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.18% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.17% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.0084% fail on All position lamps
    • 0.059% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.025% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.017% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
      • 0.0084% fail on Main beam tell-tale
  • 19% fail on Suspension (12% worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 7.4% fail on Springs (100% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 7.3% fail on Coil springs (110% worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 7.2% fail on Coil spring (110% worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.084% fail on Mounting
      • 0.13% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 5.2% fail on Anti-roll bars (11% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 2.4% fail on Linkage ball joints (79% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.73% fail on Ball joint (82% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.43% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.34% fail on Linkage
      • 0.17% fail on Pins and bushes (59% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.076% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (86% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.051% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.025% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.0084% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 2.8% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (17% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 2.8% fail on Wheel bearings (100% worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Shock absorbers (92% worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Suspension arms (75% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Ball joint (55% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Pins and bushes (94% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Ball joint dust cover (85% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.042% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.034% fail on Suspension arm (90% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Macpherson strut (3 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.89% fail on Pins and bushes (5 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.33% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (2 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.059% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.025% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.78% fail on Sub-frames (36% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.53% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas (100% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.093% fail on Sub-frame (60% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.093% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.067% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (2 times worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.26% fail on Axles
      • 0.26% fail on Swivel pins and bushes (100% worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.22% fail on Other suspension component (51% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.084% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.059% fail on Ball joint (74% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.051% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.017% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.017% fail on Ball joint dust cover (82% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.025% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.017% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.0084% fail on Ball joint
  • 17% fail on Brakes (21% worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 8.8% fail on Rigid brake pipes (150% worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 8.1% fail on Brake performance
      • 5.0% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (30% worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 5.0% fail on Rbt (sp) (38% worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.0084% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
        • 0.0084% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
      • 2.4% fail on Service brake performance (25% better than other 2002 cars)
        • 2.3% fail on Rbt (23% better than other 2002 cars)
          • 1.9% fail on Service brake performance (26% better than other 2002 cars)
          • 0.54% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.017% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.017% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 2.0% fail on Parking brake performance (34% worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 1.9% fail on Rbt (35% worse than other 2002 cars)
          • 1.8% fail on Parking brake performance (37% worse than other 2002 cars)
          • 0.18% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.017% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.051% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.025% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.017% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.0084% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.025% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.025% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 1.7% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 1.7% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 1.2% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.75% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.58% fail on Brake performance not tested (43% worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Mechanical brake components (26% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Brake linings and pads (43% better than other 2002 cars)
        • 1.0% fail on Brake pads (43% better than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.0084% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.90% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.89% fail on Brake discs
        • 0.0084% fail on Brake drums
      • 0.34% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.27% fail on Cable
        • 0.042% fail on Lever
        • 0.017% fail on Linkage
        • 0.0084% fail on Rod
    • 1.1% fail on Load sensing valves (4 times worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.45% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.31% fail on Pedal
      • 0.13% fail on Hand lever (49% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.37% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (75% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.28% fail on Anti-lock braking system (79% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Electronic stability control (59% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.017% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.26% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.16% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.051% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.051% fail on Valves
    • 0.20% fail on Flexible brake hoses (42% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.18% fail on Parking brake control (58% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Lever (58% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.076% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.067% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.034% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.017% fail on Other components
      • 0.0084% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 0.0084% fail on Other braking system component
      • 0.0084% fail on Additional braking device
    • 0.017% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.017% fail on Servos
    • 0.0084% fail on Pressure storage reservoirs
      • 0.0084% fail on Full power hydraulic systems
  • 9.7% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 6.5% fail on Exhaust system (90% worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 1.0% fail on Transmission (72% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.94% fail on Drive shafts (72% better than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.93% fail on Joints (72% better than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.017% fail on Drive shaft
      • 0.059% fail on Prop shafts (67% better than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.059% fail on Joints
      • 0.0084% fail on Belts
    • 0.80% fail on Fuel system (42% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.47% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (64% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Pipe
      • 0.084% fail on Hose
      • 0.059% fail on Tank
      • 0.042% fail on System
    • 0.71% fail on Integral vehicle structure (38% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.70% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (37% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.017% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.017% fail on Sub-frame condition
    • 0.62% fail on Chassis
      • 0.62% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.28% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.28% fail on Engine mounting (2 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Engine mounting condition (2 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.067% fail on Bracket (2 times worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.20% fail on Body
      • 0.12% fail on Other body component
      • 0.093% fail on Panel
    • 0.13% fail on Doors (81% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.051% fail on Driver's door (65% better than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.051% fail on Door condition (63% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.051% fail on Other passenger's door (87% better than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.051% fail on Door condition (87% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.034% fail on Front passenger's door (82% better than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.034% fail on Door condition (81% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.051% fail on Seats (82% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.034% fail on Driver's seat (82% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.017% fail on Passenger's seat (84% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.042% fail on Cabs
      • 0.042% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.025% fail on Undertray
    • 0.017% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.017% fail on Boot lid condition
    • 0.0084% fail on Load security
      • 0.0084% fail on Tailgate
    • 0.0084% fail on Floor
  • 9.5% fail on Visibility (18% worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 4.9% fail on Wipers
    • 4.6% fail on Washers (28% worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.54% fail on View to rear (110% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.51% fail on Mirrors (100% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.025% fail on Indirect vision devices
    • 0.24% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.24% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.042% fail on Driver's view
    • 0.025% fail on Bonnet (83% better than other 2002 cars)
  • 8.9% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (24% worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 8.4% fail on Exhaust emissions (26% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 7.2% fail on Spark ignition (22% worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 3.3% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 2.6% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (17% worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 2.0% fail on Emissions not tested (88% worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.093% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.067% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.042% fail on Catalytic converter
          • 0.017% fail on Oxygen sensor
          • 0.0084% fail on Exhaust gas recirculation valve
      • 1.3% fail on Compression ignition (55% worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.67% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (63% worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.28% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.19% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.13% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.076% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.025% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.025% fail on Catalytic converter
        • 0.017% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
    • 0.69% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.63% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.034% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
      • 0.017% fail on Other leaks
      • 0.0084% fail on Transmission oil leaks
    • 0.0084% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.0084% fail on Undertray
  • 6.4% fail on Tyres (12% worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 3.7% fail on Tread depth (14% worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 2.7% fail on Condition
    • 0.46% fail on Size/type (99% worse than other 2002 cars)
  • 2.2% fail on Steering (47% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Steering linkage components (42% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Track rod end (37% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.051% fail on Ball joint (72% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.017% fail on Drag link end (84% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.29% fail on Power steering
      • 0.15% fail on Operation
      • 0.13% fail on Other components
      • 0.017% fail on Pipes and hoses (86% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.0084% fail on Pump
      • 0.0084% fail on Rams
    • 0.20% fail on Steering gear (78% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Steering rack (78% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.0084% fail on Steering box
    • 0.084% fail on Steering wheel (2 times worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.017% fail on Steering column
    • 0.0084% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.0084% fail on Steering play
      • 0.0084% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.0084% fail on Electronic power steering
  • 1.8% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (51% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Seat belts (37% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.67% fail on Condition
      • 0.54% fail on Prescribed areas (62% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.059% fail on Requirements
      • 0.034% fail on Attachment
    • 0.47% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (70% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.034% fail on Airbags
      • 0.034% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.93% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.93% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.19% fail on Road Wheels (49% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.17% fail on Attachment
    • 0.025% fail on Condition (73% better than other 2002 cars)
  • 0.017% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.017% fail on Speedometer
  • 0.017% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.0084% fail on Anchorages
    • 0.0084% fail on Belt(s)/padding

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