Vauxhall Astra MOT Results

Registered in 2000
52.6% pass rate
from 4,229 tests in 2021
(11% worse than other 2000 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 2000 cars and highlighted areas where the Vauxhall Astra is unusually good or bad.

  • 17% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (15% worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 6.9% fail on Headlamps (71% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 6.4% fail on Headlamp (75% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.57% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.024% fail on Dipswitch
    • 4.9% fail on Stop lamp (26% worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 3.2% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (100% worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 3.1% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.6% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.52% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 0.85% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.54% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.26% fail on Horn
      • 0.047% fail on Trailer electrical socket
      • 0.024% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.59% fail on Direction indicators (74% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.59% fail on Flashing type (74% better than other 2000 cars)
        • 0.50% fail on Individual direction indicators (66% better than other 2000 cars)
        • 0.095% fail on Side repeaters (88% better than other 2000 cars)
    • 0.38% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (72% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.38% fail on Rear fog lamp (72% better than other 2000 cars)
        • 0.38% fail on Rear fog lamp (72% better than other 2000 cars)
    • 0.19% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.19% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.047% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.047% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
    • 0.024% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 16% fail on Suspension
    • 5.1% fail on Springs (81% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 4.9% fail on Coil springs (84% worse than other 2000 cars)
        • 4.8% fail on Coil spring (84% worse than other 2000 cars)
        • 0.095% fail on Mounting
      • 0.19% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 4.3% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 1.7% fail on Linkage ball joints (78% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (75% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.66% fail on Ball joint dust cover (130% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.59% fail on Ball joint (100% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Linkage (69% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.071% fail on Pins and bushes (83% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.024% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.024% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.024% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.024% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
    • 3.7% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 2.9% fail on Wheel bearings (130% worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Suspension arms (73% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.85% fail on Ball joint (57% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Pins and bushes (91% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.071% fail on Suspension arm (73% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.071% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.071% fail on Ball joint dust cover (90% better than other 2000 cars)
    • 1.0% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 1.0% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.83% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas (120% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.095% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (4 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.071% fail on Sub-frame (76% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.071% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.54% fail on Macpherson strut (130% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.38% fail on Pins and bushes (2 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.095% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.047% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.024% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.26% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.21% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (6 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.047% fail on Ball joint (79% better than other 2000 cars)
    • 0.21% fail on Axles
      • 0.14% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
      • 0.047% fail on Axle
      • 0.047% fail on Swivel joints/housing
  • 14% fail on Brakes
    • 7.4% fail on Rigid brake pipes (140% worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 6.3% fail on Brake performance (16% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 3.3% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 3.3% fail on Rbt (sp)
        • 0.047% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 2.0% fail on Service brake performance (33% better than other 2000 cars)
        • 2.0% fail on Rbt (32% better than other 2000 cars)
          • 1.5% fail on Service brake performance (38% better than other 2000 cars)
          • 0.47% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.047% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles) (5 times worse than other 2000 cars)
        • 0.024% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.024% fail on Service brake performance
      • 1.4% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.4% fail on Rbt
          • 1.3% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.14% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.024% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.024% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.024% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 1.3% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (42% better than other 2000 cars)
        • 1.3% fail on Rbt (sp) (40% better than other 2000 cars)
          • 0.90% fail on Service brake imbalance (42% better than other 2000 cars)
          • 0.52% fail on Service brake performance (45% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.64% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 1.4% fail on Mechanical brake components (37% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.64% fail on Brake linings and pads (54% better than other 2000 cars)
        • 0.64% fail on Brake pads (54% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.61% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.59% fail on Brake discs
        • 0.024% fail on Brake drums
      • 0.31% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.24% fail on Cable
        • 0.071% fail on Lever
    • 0.90% fail on Load sensing valves (190% worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 0.28% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (83% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.28% fail on Anti-lock braking system (81% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.095% fail on Electronic stability control (71% better than other 2000 cars)
    • 0.24% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.19% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (57% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Pedal
    • 0.19% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.19% fail on Lever
    • 0.19% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.12% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.047% fail on Valves
      • 0.024% fail on Servos
    • 0.12% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.095% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
      • 0.024% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.024% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.024% fail on Servos
  • 13% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (55% worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 13% fail on Exhaust emissions (56% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 12% fail on Spark ignition (57% worse than other 2000 cars)
        • 8.3% fail on Catalyst emissions (55% worse than other 2000 cars)
        • 2.7% fail on Emissions not tested (100% worse than other 2000 cars)
        • 1.9% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (34% worse than other 2000 cars)
        • 0.071% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.047% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.047% fail on Catalytic converter
      • 0.95% fail on Compression ignition (62% worse than other 2000 cars)
        • 0.31% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.21% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.21% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (2 times worse than other 2000 cars)
        • 0.17% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.095% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (3 times worse than other 2000 cars)
        • 0.047% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
        • 0.024% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.024% fail on Catalytic converter
    • 0.73% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.66% fail on Engine oil leaks (72% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.047% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
      • 0.024% fail on Other leaks
  • 11% fail on Body, chassis, structure (13% worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 7.2% fail on Exhaust system (110% worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Transmission (45% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Drive shafts (42% better than other 2000 cars)
        • 1.6% fail on Joints (42% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.024% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.024% fail on Joints
    • 0.78% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.43% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (120% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Pipe
      • 0.14% fail on Hose
      • 0.047% fail on Tank
    • 0.73% fail on Chassis
      • 0.73% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.64% fail on Integral vehicle structure (57% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.64% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (56% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.024% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.024% fail on Sub-frame condition
    • 0.28% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.28% fail on Engine mounting (3 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Engine mounting condition (2 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.071% fail on Bracket (5 times worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 0.26% fail on Body
      • 0.12% fail on Panel
      • 0.12% fail on Other body component
      • 0.024% fail on Body condition
    • 0.21% fail on Seats
      • 0.14% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.071% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.071% fail on Doors (86% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.071% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.071% fail on Door condition
    • 0.047% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.047% fail on Boot lid condition
    • 0.024% fail on Spare wheel
      • 0.024% fail on Spare wheel condition
    • 0.024% fail on Towbar
      • 0.024% fail on Coupling
    • 0.024% fail on Cabs
      • 0.024% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.024% fail on Undertray
  • 9.1% fail on Visibility (17% worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 4.9% fail on Wipers
    • 4.1% fail on Washers
    • 0.35% fail on View to rear
      • 0.35% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.14% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.14% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.071% fail on Bonnet
  • 5.1% fail on Tyres
    • 2.8% fail on Tread depth
    • 2.3% fail on Condition
    • 0.24% fail on Size/type
  • 3.1% fail on Steering
    • 2.5% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 2.4% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.047% fail on Ball joint (81% better than other 2000 cars)
    • 0.31% fail on Power steering
      • 0.14% fail on Operation
      • 0.095% fail on Other components
      • 0.047% fail on Pump
      • 0.024% fail on Pipes and hoses
    • 0.28% fail on Steering gear (72% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.28% fail on Steering rack (71% better than other 2000 cars)
    • 0.095% fail on Steering wheel
    • 0.071% fail on Steering play
      • 0.071% fail on Steering rack
  • 2.9% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (26% better than other 2000 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Seat belts
      • 1.0% fail on Prescribed areas (46% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.87% fail on Condition
      • 0.047% fail on Requirements
    • 1.0% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.024% fail on Airbags
      • 0.024% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 1.2% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 1.2% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.12% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.12% fail on Attachment
  • 0.024% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.024% fail on Speedometer
  • 0.024% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.024% fail on Anchorages

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