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Vauxhall Astra MOT Results

Registered in 2003
51.8% pass rate
from 15,110 tests in 2021
(4.8% worse than other 2003 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 2003 cars and highlighted areas where the Vauxhall Astra is unusually good or bad.

  • 18% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (8.5% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 7.4% fail on Headlamps (41% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 7.0% fail on Headlamp (46% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.48% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.12% fail on Dipswitch (190% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.013% fail on Matched pair (5 times worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 4.5% fail on Stop lamp
    • 3.9% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (59% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 3.8% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.3% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.50% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 1.5% fail on Direction indicators (37% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Flashing type (38% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 1.3% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.13% fail on Side repeaters (85% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.066% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.0066% fail on Switch
      • 0.0066% fail on Semaphore
        • 0.0066% fail on Arm
    • 0.97% fail on Electrical equipment (29% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.85% fail on Battery(ies) (140% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.066% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.053% fail on Horn (85% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.013% fail on Trailer electrical socket
    • 0.60% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (57% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.60% fail on Rear fog lamp (57% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.60% fail on Rear fog lamp (57% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.34% fail on Position lamps (49% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.33% fail on Position lamp (54% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.0066% fail on Switch
    • 0.086% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.046% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
      • 0.040% fail on Main beam tell-tale
    • 0.053% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.013% fail on Hazard warning (90% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.013% fail on Switch (90% better than other 2003 cars)
  • 18% fail on Suspension (6.8% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 7.5% fail on Springs (90% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 7.4% fail on Coil springs (91% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 7.4% fail on Coil spring (92% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.046% fail on Mounting
      • 0.066% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.0066% fail on Bonded suspension units
        • 0.0066% fail on Bonded suspension unit
    • 5.7% fail on Anti-roll bars (18% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 3.3% fail on Linkage ball joints (130% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.79% fail on Ball joint (89% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.75% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (43% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.40% fail on Linkage
      • 0.29% fail on Ball joint dust cover (51% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Pins and bushes (40% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.093% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (81% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.066% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.026% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
    • 1.9% fail on Shock absorbers (140% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (30% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Suspension arms (69% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Ball joint (39% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Pins and bushes (92% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.086% fail on Ball joint dust cover (92% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.053% fail on Suspension arm (87% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.013% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 1.4% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.93% fail on Macpherson strut (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.64% fail on Pins and bushes (4 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (140% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.073% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.0066% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.60% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.35% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas (51% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.060% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.020% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.0066% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.26% fail on Axles (65% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.26% fail on Swivel pins and bushes (130% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.0066% fail on Swivel joints/housing
    • 0.19% fail on Other suspension component (57% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Ball joint (44% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.033% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.020% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.0066% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.0066% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.020% fail on Suspension rods (80% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.0066% fail on Suspension rod
      • 0.0066% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.0066% fail on Ball joint
  • 17% fail on Brakes (20% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 8.8% fail on Rigid brake pipes (130% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 8.1% fail on Brake performance
      • 4.9% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (24% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 4.9% fail on Rbt (sp) (32% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.0066% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
        • 0.0066% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
      • 2.4% fail on Service brake performance (18% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 2.4% fail on Rbt (18% better than other 2003 cars)
          • 1.9% fail on Service brake performance (22% better than other 2003 cars)
          • 0.64% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.033% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.033% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.0066% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.0066% fail on Service brake performance (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 2.1% fail on Parking brake performance (39% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 2.0% fail on Rbt (39% worse than other 2003 cars)
          • 1.8% fail on Parking brake performance (40% worse than other 2003 cars)
          • 0.21% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.026% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.073% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.046% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.020% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.0066% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.026% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.026% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 1.3% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (22% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 1.3% fail on Rbt (sp) (21% better than other 2003 cars)
          • 0.91% fail on Service brake imbalance (24% better than other 2003 cars)
          • 0.55% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.0066% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.61% fail on Brake performance not tested (59% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Mechanical brake components (26% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.95% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.94% fail on Brake discs
        • 0.013% fail on Brake drums
      • 0.91% fail on Brake linings and pads (48% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.90% fail on Brake pads (49% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.013% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.38% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (64% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.33% fail on Cable (99% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.040% fail on Lever
        • 0.0066% fail on Linkage
        • 0.0066% fail on Pivot
    • 0.81% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (41% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.78% fail on Anti-lock braking system (33% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Electronic stability control (64% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.0066% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.69% fail on Load sensing valves (3 times worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.44% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.29% fail on Pedal
      • 0.15% fail on Hand lever (43% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.24% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.13% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
      • 0.11% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.24% fail on Parking brake control (50% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Lever (49% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.17% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.12% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.020% fail on Servos
      • 0.020% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.013% fail on Valves
      • 0.0066% fail on Master cylinder
    • 0.099% fail on Flexible brake hoses (73% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.066% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.040% fail on Servos
      • 0.013% fail on Pressure/vacuum build up
      • 0.013% fail on Leaks
    • 0.026% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.026% fail on Other components
  • 9.3% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (21% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 8.8% fail on Exhaust emissions (23% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 7.3% fail on Spark ignition (16% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 3.6% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (24% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 2.9% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 1.8% fail on Emissions not tested (69% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.073% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.040% fail on Catalytic converter
          • 0.013% fail on Oxygen sensor
          • 0.0066% fail on NOx sensor
          • 0.0066% fail on Exhaust gas recirculation valve
          • 0.0066% fail on Other emission control equipment
        • 0.060% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 1.7% fail on Compression ignition (72% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.92% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (86% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.29% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (78% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.27% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.22% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo (82% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.046% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.040% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
        • 0.013% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.0066% fail on Catalytic converter
          • 0.0066% fail on Oxygen sensor
        • 0.0066% fail on Pre 01/01/1980 visual
    • 0.60% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.53% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.046% fail on Other leaks
      • 0.020% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
      • 0.0066% fail on Transmission oil leaks
    • 0.0066% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.0066% fail on Sound deadening material
  • 9.1% fail on Visibility (13% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 5.0% fail on Wipers (16% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 4.1% fail on Washers (12% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.51% fail on View to rear (93% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.50% fail on Mirrors (93% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.013% fail on Indirect vision devices
    • 0.21% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.19% fail on Windscreen
      • 0.013% fail on Window
    • 0.066% fail on Bonnet (66% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.046% fail on Driver's view
  • 9.1% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 6.1% fail on Exhaust system (80% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 1.00% fail on Transmission (70% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.97% fail on Drive shafts (69% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.97% fail on Joints (69% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.040% fail on Prop shafts (75% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.040% fail on Joints (66% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.60% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.32% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.13% fail on Pipe
      • 0.066% fail on Tank
      • 0.053% fail on System
      • 0.033% fail on Hose
    • 0.49% fail on Integral vehicle structure (45% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.48% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (45% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.013% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.013% fail on Sub-frame condition
    • 0.39% fail on Chassis (28% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.38% fail on Chassis condition (30% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.013% fail on Strengthening plate
    • 0.32% fail on Bumpers (53% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.32% fail on Engine mounting (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.27% fail on Engine mounting condition (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.046% fail on Bracket
    • 0.27% fail on Body
      • 0.17% fail on Other body component
      • 0.099% fail on Panel
    • 0.093% fail on Doors (86% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.046% fail on Other passenger's door (86% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.046% fail on Door condition (86% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.026% fail on Driver's door (81% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.013% fail on Door condition (90% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.0066% fail on Catch
        • 0.0066% fail on Hinge
      • 0.020% fail on Front passenger's door (89% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.020% fail on Door condition (89% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.066% fail on Seats (72% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.046% fail on Passenger's seat
      • 0.020% fail on Driver's seat (85% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.040% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.040% fail on Boot lid condition
    • 0.033% fail on Cabs
      • 0.033% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.0066% fail on Towbar
      • 0.0066% fail on Other towbar components
    • 0.0066% fail on Undertray
  • 6.8% fail on Tyres (16% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 4.0% fail on Tread depth (17% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 2.9% fail on Condition
    • 0.52% fail on Size/type (99% worse than other 2003 cars)
  • 2.2% fail on Steering (51% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Steering linkage components (43% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Track rod end (40% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.040% fail on Ball joint (77% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.013% fail on Drag link end (87% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.013% fail on Other components
        • 0.013% fail on Steering component
      • 0.0066% fail on Steering arm
      • 0.0066% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.21% fail on Power steering (45% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Operation
      • 0.086% fail on Other components
      • 0.0066% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.0066% fail on Rams
    • 0.13% fail on Steering gear (84% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Steering rack (84% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.013% fail on Steering wheel
    • 0.013% fail on Electronic power steering
    • 0.0066% fail on Steering column
    • 0.0066% fail on Steering play
      • 0.0066% fail on Steering rack
  • 1.5% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (52% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Seat belts (34% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.79% fail on Condition (35% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.26% fail on Prescribed areas (76% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.073% fail on Requirements
      • 0.013% fail on Attachment
    • 0.35% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (75% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.033% fail on Airbags
      • 0.033% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.83% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.83% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.21% fail on Road Wheels (52% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.16% fail on Attachment (50% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.040% fail on Condition (62% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.0066% fail on Hubs
  • 0.040% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.040% fail on Speedometer
  • 0.020% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.013% fail on Anchorages
    • 0.0066% fail on Belt(s)/padding

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