Vauxhall Astra MOT Results

Registered in 2017
85.9% pass rate
from 47,713 tests in 2021
(3.7% worse than other 2017 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 2017 cars and highlighted areas where the Vauxhall Astra is unusually good or bad.

  • 3.6% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (37% worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.3% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.092% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (110% worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Stop lamp (2 times worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.79% fail on Headlamps (56% worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.77% fail on Headlamp (81% worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.017% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.0042% fail on Dipswitch
    • 0.44% fail on Direction indicators (79% worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.44% fail on Flashing type (79% worse than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.38% fail on Individual direction indicators (5 times worse than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.044% fail on Side repeaters (76% better than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.017% fail on All direction indicators (2 times worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.20% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.12% fail on Position lamps (4 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Position lamp (5 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.0021% fail on Switch
    • 0.086% fail on Electrical equipment (64% worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.082% fail on Horn (190% worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.0021% fail on Trailer electrical socket
      • 0.0021% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.054% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.052% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.0021% fail on Reversing lamp switch
    • 0.031% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (78% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.031% fail on Rear fog lamp (78% better than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.031% fail on Rear fog lamp (78% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.027% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.0063% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.0063% fail on Switch
    • 0.0021% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.0021% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 3.6% fail on Tyres
    • 1.9% fail on Condition
    • 1.7% fail on Tread depth (13% worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.054% fail on Size/type
  • 3.1% fail on Brakes (49% worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 2.7% fail on Mechanical brake components (81% worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 2.5% fail on Brake linings and pads (100% worse than other 2017 cars)
        • 2.5% fail on Brake pads (100% worse than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.013% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.35% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.35% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.0021% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.0021% fail on Cable
    • 0.41% fail on Brake performance
      • 0.25% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.25% fail on Rbt
          • 0.20% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.061% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.0021% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.0021% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.078% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (38% better than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.078% fail on Rbt (sp) (35% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.071% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.069% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.052% fail on Service brake performance (100% worse than other 2017 cars)
          • 0.023% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.0021% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.0021% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.042% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.013% fail on Parking brake performance (72% better than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.013% fail on Rbt (71% better than other 2017 cars)
          • 0.0084% fail on Parking brake performance (77% better than other 2017 cars)
          • 0.0042% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
    • 0.069% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.050% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.036% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 0.046% fail on Flexible brake hoses (110% worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.031% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (50% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.029% fail on Pedal
      • 0.0021% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.017% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.017% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.010% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.0084% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.0021% fail on Reservoirs
    • 0.0042% fail on Parking brake control (95% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.0021% fail on Lever
      • 0.0021% fail on Electronic parking brake
    • 0.0042% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.0042% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.0042% fail on Other components
    • 0.0021% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.0021% fail on Leaks
  • 2.0% fail on Visibility (46% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Washers (48% worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.52% fail on Wipers (81% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.042% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.040% fail on Windscreen
      • 0.0021% fail on Window
    • 0.021% fail on View to rear
      • 0.021% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.0042% fail on Driver's view
    • 0.0021% fail on Bonnet
  • 0.84% fail on Steering (4 times worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.56% fail on Steering column (44 times worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on Steering wheel (34 times worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.10% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.0042% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.0042% fail on Other components (5 times worse than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.0021% fail on Steering component
        • 0.0021% fail on Steering linkage
      • 0.0021% fail on Steering arm
    • 0.023% fail on Steering coupling (27 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.019% fail on Universal joint (24 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.0042% fail on Flexible coupling (47 times worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.0042% fail on Steering gear (83% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.0021% fail on Operation
      • 0.0021% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.0042% fail on Power steering
      • 0.0042% fail on Operation
    • 0.0021% fail on Steering play
      • 0.0021% fail on Steering rack
  • 0.67% fail on Suspension (24% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.39% fail on Anti-roll bars (190% worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Linkage ball joints (2 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.057% fail on Ball joint (2 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.054% fail on Linkage (4 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.054% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (130% worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.019% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.0063% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.0042% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (7 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.0021% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.0021% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.0021% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.17% fail on Suspension arms (27% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.044% fail on Ball joint dust cover (79% worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.019% fail on Pins and bushes (85% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.0021% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.040% fail on Springs (88% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.040% fail on Coil springs (88% better than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.040% fail on Coil spring (88% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.038% fail on Shock absorbers (63% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.017% fail on Wheel bearings (70% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.013% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.0084% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.0042% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.010% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.0042% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.0042% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.0021% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.0063% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (4 times worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.0042% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.0021% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.0021% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.0042% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.0021% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.0021% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.0021% fail on Axles
      • 0.0021% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
  • 0.48% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 0.46% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 0.31% fail on Spark ignition
        • 0.25% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (29% worse than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.063% fail on Catalyst emissions (41% better than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.019% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.0021% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 0.15% fail on Compression ignition (31% better than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (30% better than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.023% fail on Emissions not tested (160% worse than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.013% fail on On or after 01/01/2014 (69% better than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.0063% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
    • 0.017% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.013% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.0042% fail on Transmission oil leaks
      • 0.0021% fail on Other leaks
    • 0.0021% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.0021% fail on Undertray
  • 0.40% fail on Body, chassis, structure (30% worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Transmission
      • 0.12% fail on Drive shafts
        • 0.12% fail on Joints
      • 0.0084% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.0084% fail on Joints
    • 0.092% fail on Fuel system (2 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.082% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (3 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.010% fail on Pipe
    • 0.046% fail on Body (80% worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.040% fail on Other body component (93% worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.0063% fail on Panel
    • 0.042% fail on Doors
      • 0.031% fail on Other passenger's door (110% worse than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.029% fail on Door condition
        • 0.0021% fail on Catch
      • 0.0084% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.0084% fail on Door condition
      • 0.0042% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.0042% fail on Door condition
    • 0.040% fail on Bumpers (110% worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.036% fail on Exhaust system (52% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.013% fail on Seats
      • 0.010% fail on Passenger's seat
      • 0.0021% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.0084% fail on Undertray
    • 0.0063% fail on Integral vehicle structure (5 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.0063% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (6 times worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.0042% fail on Chassis
      • 0.0021% fail on Chassis condition
      • 0.0021% fail on Strengthening plate
    • 0.0021% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.0021% fail on Bracket
    • 0.0021% fail on Floor
    • 0.0021% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.0021% fail on Boot lid condition
  • 0.22% fail on Road Wheels (40% worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.18% fail on Attachment (69% worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.048% fail on Condition
    • 0.0021% fail on Hubs
  • 0.16% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (33% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.096% fail on Condition
      • 0.0084% fail on Attachment
      • 0.0063% fail on Requirements
      • 0.0021% fail on Pre-tensioners
    • 0.044% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (58% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.0042% fail on Airbags
      • 0.0042% fail on Drivers airbag
      • 0.0021% fail on Passengers airbag
  • 0.10% fail on Identification of the vehicle (49% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.10% fail on Registration plates (49% better than other 2017 cars)
  • 0.0021% fail on Buses and coaches supplementary tests
    • 0.0021% fail on Doors
      • 0.0021% fail on Passenger entrance/exit doors
  • 0.0021% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.0021% fail on Belt(s)/padding
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  • Vauxhall Astra (2015 - 2022)
    Solid all-rounder that’s good in all areas, cheap to run, excellent value as a used car and loads around, five star Euro NCAP rating.

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