Vauxhall Astra MOT Results

Registered in 1998
54.1% pass rate
from 1,253 tests in 2021
(19% worse than other 1998 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 1998 cars and highlighted areas where the Vauxhall Astra is unusually good or bad.

  • 18% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (40% worse than other 1998 cars)
    • 6.2% fail on Headlamps (110% worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 5.7% fail on Headlamp (110% worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 0.56% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.080% fail on Dipswitch
    • 5.8% fail on Stop lamp (67% worse than other 1998 cars)
    • 3.8% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (150% worse than other 1998 cars)
    • 3.6% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.3% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.48% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.6% fail on Direction indicators
      • 2.6% fail on Flashing type
        • 2.1% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.32% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.24% fail on All direction indicators
    • 1.3% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.96% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.24% fail on Horn
      • 0.080% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.48% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (69% better than other 1998 cars)
      • 0.48% fail on Rear fog lamp (69% better than other 1998 cars)
        • 0.48% fail on Rear fog lamp (69% better than other 1998 cars)
    • 0.16% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.16% fail on Main beam tell-tale
    • 0.080% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.080% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.080% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.080% fail on Switch
  • 17% fail on Suspension (28% worse than other 1998 cars)
    • 6.1% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 4.8% fail on Springs (140% worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 4.3% fail on Coil springs (130% worse than other 1998 cars)
        • 4.3% fail on Coil spring (140% worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 0.56% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas (2 times worse than other 1998 cars)
    • 4.5% fail on Anti-roll bars (78% worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (2 times worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Linkage ball joints (96% worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 0.88% fail on Ball joint dust cover (3 times worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 0.32% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.24% fail on Linkage
      • 0.16% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.080% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.080% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
    • 2.6% fail on Suspension arms
      • 0.96% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.64% fail on Ball joint (58% better than other 1998 cars)
      • 0.48% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.40% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (3 times worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Suspension arm
    • 1.3% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.88% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.80% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.080% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.64% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.40% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.16% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.16% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.080% fail on Macpherson strut
    • 0.40% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.16% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.16% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.080% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.16% fail on Axles
      • 0.080% fail on Swivel joints/housing
      • 0.080% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
    • 0.080% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.080% fail on Ball joint
  • 13% fail on Brakes
    • 6.9% fail on Brake performance
      • 3.2% fail on Service brake performance
        • 3.1% fail on Rbt
          • 2.4% fail on Service brake performance
          • 1.1% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.080% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.080% fail on Service brake performance
      • 2.8% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 2.8% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 2.2% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 2.2% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 1.9% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.40% fail on Service brake performance (69% better than other 1998 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.6% fail on Rbt
          • 1.4% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.24% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.080% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.32% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 6.3% fail on Rigid brake pipes (150% worse than other 1998 cars)
    • 1.0% fail on Load sensing valves (4 times worse than other 1998 cars)
    • 0.96% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 0.48% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.48% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.48% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.48% fail on Brake discs
    • 0.40% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.40% fail on Lever
    • 0.32% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.24% fail on Hand lever
      • 0.080% fail on Pedal
    • 0.24% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.24% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 0.16% fail on Park brake mechanism/associated mountings (19 times worse than other 1998 cars)
        • 0.080% fail on Master cylinder/servo mounting
    • 0.16% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (88% better than other 1998 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Anti-lock braking system (87% better than other 1998 cars)
    • 0.080% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.080% fail on Servos
    • 0.080% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.080% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.080% fail on Flexible brake hoses
  • 12% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (53% worse than other 1998 cars)
    • 12% fail on Exhaust emissions (58% worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 12% fail on Spark ignition (66% worse than other 1998 cars)
        • 9.3% fail on Catalyst emissions (66% worse than other 1998 cars)
        • 1.8% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 1.0% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (4 times worse than other 1998 cars)
        • 0.080% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 0.32% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.16% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.080% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.080% fail on NOx sensor
        • 0.080% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
    • 0.72% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.64% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.080% fail on Other leaks
  • 8.9% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 5.0% fail on Exhaust system (68% worse than other 1998 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 1.4% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 1.0% fail on Chassis
      • 1.0% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.72% fail on Transmission (75% better than other 1998 cars)
      • 0.72% fail on Drive shafts (74% better than other 1998 cars)
        • 0.72% fail on Joints (73% better than other 1998 cars)
    • 0.48% fail on Engine mounting (9 times worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 0.48% fail on Engine mounting condition (11 times worse than other 1998 cars)
    • 0.32% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.16% fail on Pipe
      • 0.080% fail on Hose
      • 0.080% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.32% fail on Doors
      • 0.24% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.24% fail on Door condition
      • 0.080% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.080% fail on Door condition
    • 0.24% fail on Body
      • 0.16% fail on Other body component
      • 0.080% fail on Panel
    • 0.16% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.16% fail on Cabs
      • 0.16% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.080% fail on Towbar
      • 0.080% fail on Other towbar components
    • 0.080% fail on Floor
    • 0.080% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.080% fail on Boot lid condition
  • 8.2% fail on Visibility
    • 4.8% fail on Wipers
    • 3.6% fail on Washers
    • 0.64% fail on View to rear (2 times worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 0.56% fail on Mirrors (180% worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 0.080% fail on Indirect vision devices
  • 4.5% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 3.4% fail on Seat belts
      • 2.8% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.56% fail on Condition
      • 0.080% fail on Attachment
    • 1.1% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.080% fail on Airbags
      • 0.080% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 4.0% fail on Tyres
    • 2.1% fail on Tread depth
    • 1.8% fail on Condition
    • 0.32% fail on Size/type
  • 2.9% fail on Steering
    • 1.8% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 1.8% fail on Track rod end
    • 0.72% fail on Power steering
      • 0.56% fail on Other components (2 times worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 0.080% fail on Operation
      • 0.080% fail on Rams
    • 0.40% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.40% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.080% fail on Steering column
  • 0.96% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.96% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.24% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.16% fail on Condition
    • 0.080% fail on Attachment

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