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Vauxhall Astra MOT Results

Registered in 1996
57.4% pass rate
from 601 tests in 2021
(14% worse than other 1996 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
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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 1996 cars and highlighted areas where the Vauxhall Astra is unusually good or bad.

  • 17% fail on Suspension (37% worse than other 1996 cars)
    • 7.0% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 4.3% fail on Springs (2 times worse than other 1996 cars)
      • 4.3% fail on Coil springs (2 times worse than other 1996 cars)
        • 4.3% fail on Coil spring (3 times worse than other 1996 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 4.0% fail on Suspension arms
      • 3.2% fail on Pins and bushes (150% worse than other 1996 cars)
      • 0.83% fail on Ball joint
    • 2.0% fail on Sub-frames (2 times worse than other 1996 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas (3 times worse than other 1996 cars)
      • 0.50% fail on Sub-frame
    • 1.3% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.50% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.33% fail on Linkage
      • 0.33% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.17% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
    • 1.00% fail on Macpherson strut (4 times worse than other 1996 cars)
      • 0.50% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (8 times worse than other 1996 cars)
      • 0.33% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.17% fail on Macpherson strut
    • 0.67% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.33% fail on Wheel bearings (78% better than other 1996 cars)
    • 0.17% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.17% fail on Other suspension component
  • 13% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 3.8% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.7% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.17% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 3.3% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (130% worse than other 1996 cars)
    • 3.2% fail on Stop lamp
    • 2.8% fail on Headlamps
      • 1.8% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.83% fail on Dipswitch (10 times worse than other 1996 cars)
      • 0.33% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 1.7% fail on Direction indicators
      • 1.7% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.3% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.50% fail on Side repeaters
    • 0.83% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.50% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.33% fail on Horn
    • 0.33% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (85% better than other 1996 cars)
      • 0.33% fail on Rear fog lamp (85% better than other 1996 cars)
        • 0.33% fail on Rear fog lamp (85% better than other 1996 cars)
    • 0.17% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.17% fail on Switch
  • 10% fail on Brakes
    • 5.5% fail on Brake performance
      • 3.7% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 3.7% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 3.7% fail on Service brake imbalance (110% worse than other 1996 cars)
          • 0.33% fail on Service brake performance
      • 1.8% fail on Service brake performance
        • 1.7% fail on Rbt
          • 1.3% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.33% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.17% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.17% fail on Service brake performance
      • 1.8% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 1.8% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 1.3% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.3% fail on Rbt
          • 1.00% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.33% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
    • 4.3% fail on Rigid brake pipes (79% worse than other 1996 cars)
    • 1.00% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.83% fail on Pedal
      • 0.17% fail on Hand lever
    • 1.00% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 0.67% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.67% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.33% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.33% fail on Brake discs
    • 0.50% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.17% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.17% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.17% fail on Valves
    • 0.33% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.17% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.17% fail on Lever
  • 8.3% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 4.8% fail on Exhaust system (72% worse than other 1996 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 1.2% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
      • 0.17% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.17% fail on Sub-frame condition
    • 1.2% fail on Transmission
      • 1.2% fail on Drive shafts
        • 1.2% fail on Joints
    • 0.67% fail on Body
      • 0.33% fail on Panel
      • 0.33% fail on Other body component
    • 0.67% fail on Doors
      • 0.50% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.50% fail on Door condition
      • 0.17% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.17% fail on Door condition
    • 0.50% fail on Chassis
      • 0.50% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.50% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.33% fail on Pipe
      • 0.17% fail on Tank
    • 0.50% fail on Seats
      • 0.33% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.17% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.17% fail on Cabs
      • 0.17% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 8.2% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 7.0% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 6.5% fail on Spark ignition
        • 5.2% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 1.3% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.33% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
      • 0.50% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.50% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
    • 1.2% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 1.2% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 7.5% fail on Visibility
    • 4.8% fail on Wipers
    • 3.0% fail on Washers
    • 0.33% fail on View to rear
      • 0.33% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.17% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.17% fail on Windscreen
  • 4.7% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 4.7% fail on Seat belts
      • 4.0% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.83% fail on Condition
  • 4.0% fail on Tyres
    • 1.8% fail on Condition
    • 1.8% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.33% fail on Size/type
  • 3.3% fail on Steering
    • 1.5% fail on Steering gear
      • 1.5% fail on Steering rack
    • 1.2% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 1.00% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.17% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.50% fail on Power steering
      • 0.33% fail on Other components
      • 0.17% fail on Operation
      • 0.17% fail on Pipes and hoses
    • 0.17% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 0.67% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.67% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.17% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.17% fail on Speedometer
  • 0.17% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.17% fail on Belt(s)/padding
  • 0.17% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.17% fail on Attachment

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