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Vauxhall Astra MOT Results

Registered in 2006
53.5% pass rate
from 71,085 tests in 2017
(10% worse than other 2006 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 2006 cars and highlighted areas where the Vauxhall Astra is unusually good or bad.

  • 23% fail on Suspension (36% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 13% fail on Coil springs (170% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 13% fail on Condition (170% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.082% fail on Location
    • 5.8% fail on Anti-roll bars (35% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 4.4% fail on Linkage pins/bushes/ball joints (36% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.88% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints (17% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.49% fail on Linkage condition (74% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.076% fail on Condition (83% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.035% fail on Attachment (46% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.0056% fail on Presence
    • 3.7% fail on Suspension arms
      • 3.6% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
      • 0.11% fail on Attachment
      • 0.015% fail on Condition (87% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Shock absorbers (25% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Condition (25% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.81% fail on Front suspension joints (16% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.73% fail on Trailing arms (200% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.69% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.042% fail on Attachment (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.49% fail on Drive shafts (83% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.48% fail on Front drive shafts (83% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.47% fail on Constant velocity joints (83% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.0042% fail on Drive shafts
      • 0.0084% fail on Any drive shaft which is part of the suspension (83% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.0084% fail on Drive shafts (83% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.48% fail on Sub-frames (170% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.39% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints (4 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.090% fail on Attachment (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.0042% fail on Condition (95% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.29% fail on Wheel bearings (73% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Front (57% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Rear (83% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.23% fail on Tie bars/rods (47% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints (50% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.014% fail on Condition
      • 0.0056% fail on Attachment
    • 0.11% fail on Axles (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.055% fail on Axle beam (4 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.048% fail on Swivel joints/housing (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.0042% fail on Stub axle
      • 0.0028% fail on King pins
    • 0.084% fail on Prescribed areas (81% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.073% fail on Component mounting (79% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.011% fail on Subframe mounting (89% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.0014% fail on Spring mounting
    • 0.077% fail on Bonded suspension (150% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.073% fail on Condition (150% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.0042% fail on Attachment
    • 0.073% fail on Radius arms
      • 0.072% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints (47% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.0014% fail on Attachment
    • 0.070% fail on Macpherson strut (66% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.070% fail on Condition (66% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.0084% fail on Torque/reaction arms
      • 0.0070% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
      • 0.0014% fail on Condition
    • 0.0070% fail on General condition
    • 0.0070% fail on Fluid suspension
      • 0.0070% fail on Suspension unit
    • 0.0014% fail on Front suspension retaining and locking devices
  • 22% fail on Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment
    • 6.3% fail on Headlamp aim (16% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 4.8% fail on Headlamps (29% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 4.8% fail on Headlamp (33% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.014% fail on Headlamp defects which don't require an aim check on retest (82% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.0098% fail on Headlamp cleaning device (84% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.0042% fail on Main beam 'tell-tale'
      • 0.013% fail on Matched pair
      • 0.0098% fail on Headlamp defects which do require an aim check on retest (77% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.0056% fail on Main beam 'tell-tale'
        • 0.0028% fail on Headlamp levelling device (88% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.0028% fail on Headlamp cleaning device (83% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.0070% fail on Switch (70% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.0042% fail on Dipswitch
    • 4.5% fail on Registration plate lamp (25% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 4.1% fail on Position lamps (30% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 3.4% fail on Front lamps (27% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.71% fail on Rear lamps (47% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.025% fail on All position lamps (46% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.0014% fail on Switch
    • 3.9% fail on Stop lamp (16% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 2.9% fail on Direction indicators (14% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 2.9% fail on Flashing type (15% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 2.4% fail on Individual lamps (38% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.37% fail on All direction indicators (31% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.14% fail on Side repeaters (75% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.014% fail on Switch
        • 0.0014% fail on Tell tales
    • 1.9% fail on Horn (3 times worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Battery (130% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.47% fail on Rear fog lamp (43% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.44% fail on Fog lamp (44% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.075% fail on Tell tale (53% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.032% fail on Switch
    • 0.18% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 0.072% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.032% fail on Rear reflectors (44% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.014% fail on Hazard warning (81% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.0070% fail on Switch (83% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.0056% fail on Lamp (82% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.0028% fail on Tell tale
    • 0.011% fail on Trailer electrical socket
  • 13% fail on Brakes (17% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 6.9% fail on Brake performance (23% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 4.7% fail on Parking brake performance (57% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 3.6% fail on Rear wheels (25% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Front wheels
      • 0.46% fail on Brake imbalance (21% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Service brake performance (27% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.035% fail on Brake performance not tested (59% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.023% fail on Brake operation
    • 4.2% fail on Hub components (27% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 2.8% fail on Brake pads (10.0% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Brake discs (83% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Brake calipers
      • 0.046% fail on Brake back plates (160% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.024% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.0056% fail on Wheel cylinder
      • 0.0028% fail on Brake drums
    • 3.4% fail on Hydraulic systems (15% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 3.2% fail on Components (20% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 2.3% fail on Pipes
        • 1.1% fail on Hoses (110% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.059% fail on Reservoirs
        • 0.013% fail on Cylinders
        • 0.0042% fail on Servos
        • 0.0014% fail on Pump
        • 0.0014% fail on Valves
      • 0.14% fail on Leaks (37% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.042% fail on Operation
      • 0.035% fail on Brake fluid warning lamp (55% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.88% fail on ABS (29% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.44% fail on Parking brake (41% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.44% fail on Condition (36% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.0014% fail on Fitment
    • 0.33% fail on Service brake control components (110% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.33% fail on Pedal (110% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.32% fail on Anti-slip (170% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.014% fail on Condition (67% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.17% fail on Mechanical components
      • 0.13% fail on Cable
      • 0.035% fail on Lever (130% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.0042% fail on Pivot
      • 0.0028% fail on Linkage
      • 0.0014% fail on Relay lever
    • 0.16% fail on Electronic stability system (23% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Restricted movement (40% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.0098% fail on Air and vacuum systems (65% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.0084% fail on Components
        • 0.0070% fail on Servos
        • 0.0014% fail on Hoses
      • 0.0014% fail on Pressure/vacuum build up
    • 0.0028% fail on Additional braking devices
    • 0.0014% fail on Locking devices
  • 9.5% fail on Tyres (12% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 5.9% fail on Tread depth (20% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 4.1% fail on Condition (6.1% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.23% fail on Size/type
    • 0.041% fail on Valve stem (57% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.0042% fail on Tyre pressure monitoring system (96% better than other 2006 cars)
  • 7.3% fail on Driver's view of the road (6.6% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 4.2% fail on Washers (51% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 2.5% fail on Wipers (31% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.52% fail on Mirrors (110% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.46% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.087% fail on Bonnet (48% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.0056% fail on Indirect vision devices
  • 5.4% fail on Exhaust, Fuel and Emissions (25% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 3.0% fail on Exhaust system (15% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 2.6% fail on Emissions (51% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.54% fail on Emissions not tested (44% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.50% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.33% fail on Cap (84% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on System (33% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.028% fail on Pipe
      • 0.023% fail on Tank (61% better than other 2006 cars)
  • 3.5% fail on Steering (17% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 3.2% fail on Steering system (22% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Track rod end (8.1% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.49% fail on Steering arm (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.37% fail on Ball joint (65% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.34% fail on Free play (200% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.34% fail on Steering rack (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.28% fail on Steering rack (31% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Drag link end (150% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.048% fail on Other components (160% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.044% fail on Steering pivot point (180% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.0042% fail on Steering component
      • 0.0056% fail on Steering box
      • 0.0014% fail on Steering damper
    • 0.25% fail on Power steering
      • 0.13% fail on Other components (83% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.070% fail on Operation
      • 0.027% fail on Pipes and hoses (58% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.023% fail on Rams (140% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.0084% fail on Pump
      • 0.0014% fail on Electronic power steering
      • 0.0014% fail on Drive system
    • 0.056% fail on Steering operation
    • 0.051% fail on Steering control
      • 0.037% fail on Steering column (180% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.0084% fail on Steering wheel
      • 0.0056% fail on Steering coupling
        • 0.0056% fail on Universal joint
      • 0.0014% fail on Steering shaft
    • 0.0028% fail on Locking devices (89% better than other 2006 cars)
  • 1.3% fail on Body, Structure and General Items (26% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.69% fail on Doors (80% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.61% fail on Passengers other (170% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.044% fail on Passengers front (51% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.039% fail on Drivers (45% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.44% fail on Body condition (37% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.068% fail on Seats (56% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.035% fail on Drivers (63% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.032% fail on Passengers (48% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.056% fail on Engine mountings (52% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.027% fail on Body security
    • 0.025% fail on Load security
      • 0.017% fail on Bootlid
      • 0.0084% fail on Tailgate
    • 0.014% fail on Vehicle structure (82% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.014% fail on Chassis (82% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.0070% fail on Speedometer
    • 0.0028% fail on Spare wheel (86% better than other 2006 cars)
  • 1.0% fail on Registration plates and VIN (44% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 1.0% fail on Registration plate (44% worse than other 2006 cars)
  • 0.80% fail on Seat Belts and Supplementary Restraint Systems (56% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.51% fail on Seat belts (32% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.36% fail on Condition
      • 0.091% fail on Prescribed areas (69% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.037% fail on Requirements
      • 0.028% fail on Attachment
      • 0.0042% fail on Installation check
        • 0.0028% fail on Belt(s)/padding
        • 0.0014% fail on Anchorage's
    • 0.29% fail on Supplementary restraint systems (73% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.27% fail on SRS Malfunction Indicator Lamp (73% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.017% fail on Drivers airbag (77% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.0028% fail on Seat belt pre-tensioner
      • 0.0028% fail on Passengers airbag
  • 0.47% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.42% fail on Attachment (38% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.045% fail on Condition (66% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.0028% fail on Halfshafts
  • 0.0014% fail on Towbars
    • 0.0014% fail on Towbar
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