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Vauxhall Astra MOT Results

Registered in 2008
53.4% pass rate
from 59,186 tests in 2021
(14% worse than other 2008 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 2008 cars and highlighted areas where the Vauxhall Astra is unusually good or bad.

  • 23% fail on Suspension (47% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 15% fail on Springs (150% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 15% fail on Coil springs (150% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 15% fail on Coil spring (150% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.020% fail on Mounting
      • 0.0034% fail on Leaf springs
        • 0.0017% fail on Anchor pins and bushes
        • 0.0017% fail on Spring saddle
      • 0.0034% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas (89% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 4.6% fail on Anti-roll bars (8.4% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 2.5% fail on Linkage ball joints (84% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.73% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (49% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.72% fail on Ball joint (70% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.38% fail on Ball joint dust cover (40% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Linkage
      • 0.079% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (52% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.049% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.022% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.022% fail on Pins and bushes (81% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
    • 4.5% fail on Suspension arms (8.4% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 3.6% fail on Pins and bushes (56% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.98% fail on Ball joint (52% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.088% fail on Ball joint dust cover (87% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.071% fail on Suspension arm (66% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (62% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Axles (9 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 2.0% fail on Swivel pins and bushes (9 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.044% fail on Axle (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.0034% fail on Stub axle
      • 0.0034% fail on Swivel joints/housing
    • 1.0% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.89% fail on Sub-frames (100% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.61% fail on Pins and bushes (5 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas (100% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.042% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (89% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.035% fail on Sub-frame (83% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.0034% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.41% fail on Other suspension component (35% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.34% fail on Pins and bushes (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.057% fail on Ball joint (61% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.0051% fail on Other suspension component (76% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.0051% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.0051% fail on Ball joint dust cover (91% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.35% fail on Wheel bearings (60% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.20% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (71% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.10% fail on Macpherson strut (52% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.044% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.037% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (46% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.020% fail on Pins and bushes (77% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.0017% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.027% fail on Suspension rods (57% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.014% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.0068% fail on Ball joint dust cover (75% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.0051% fail on Suspension rod
      • 0.0034% fail on Pins and bushes
  • 14% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (5.6% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 4.1% fail on Headlamps (14% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 4.0% fail on Headlamp (16% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Headlamp levelling device (24% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.0034% fail on Dipswitch
      • 0.0017% fail on Matched pair
    • 3.5% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.2% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.39% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 3.3% fail on Stop lamp (14% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Electrical equipment (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Horn (4 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.80% fail on Battery(ies) (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.054% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 1.9% fail on Direction indicators (13% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Flashing type (13% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 1.5% fail on Individual direction indicators (10% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.30% fail on Side repeaters (56% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.081% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.0084% fail on Switch
    • 1.7% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (17% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.51% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (21% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.51% fail on Rear fog lamp (21% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.51% fail on Rear fog lamp (22% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.0051% fail on Switch
      • 0.0017% fail on Front fog lamps
        • 0.0017% fail on Front fog lamps
    • 0.083% fail on Position lamps (50% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.078% fail on Position lamp (51% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.0051% fail on All position lamps
    • 0.032% fail on Rear reflectors (49% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.022% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.017% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
      • 0.0051% fail on Main beam tell-tale
    • 0.0084% fail on Hazard warning (75% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.0084% fail on Switch (75% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.0017% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.0017% fail on Reversing lamps
  • 12% fail on Brakes (21% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 5.1% fail on Brake performance
      • 2.9% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (13% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 2.9% fail on Rbt (sp) (18% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.0051% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
        • 0.0034% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (97% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 2.1% fail on Service brake performance (19% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 2.0% fail on Rbt (20% better than other 2008 cars)
          • 1.7% fail on Service brake performance (22% better than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.44% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.052% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.042% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
          • 0.010% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.0051% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.0051% fail on Service brake performance
      • 1.6% fail on Parking brake performance (45% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 1.5% fail on Rbt (47% worse than other 2008 cars)
          • 1.4% fail on Parking brake performance (50% worse than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.11% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.030% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.041% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.025% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.017% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.0034% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.0034% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.45% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (32% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.44% fail on Rbt (sp) (32% better than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.34% fail on Service brake imbalance (37% better than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.14% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.0051% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.0034% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.0017% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.16% fail on Brake performance not tested (24% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 4.8% fail on Mechanical brake components (53% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 2.8% fail on Brake linings and pads (30% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 2.8% fail on Brake pads (30% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.017% fail on Brake linings
      • 2.5% fail on Brake discs and drums (110% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 2.5% fail on Brake discs (110% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.0034% fail on Brake drums
      • 0.14% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.084% fail on Cable
        • 0.046% fail on Lever
        • 0.0084% fail on Linkage
        • 0.0034% fail on Pivot
        • 0.0017% fail on Rod
        • 0.0017% fail on Relay lever
    • 2.5% fail on Rigid brake pipes (73% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (61% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Anti-lock braking system (77% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.017% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.35% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.28% fail on Pedal (81% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.073% fail on Hand lever (68% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.26% fail on Hydraulic systems (100% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Brake fluid (140% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.019% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.010% fail on Servos
      • 0.0051% fail on Master cylinder
      • 0.0051% fail on Valves
    • 0.17% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.15% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.015% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder (67% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.0017% fail on Air brake cylinder/actuator
    • 0.14% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.13% fail on Parking brake control (71% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Lever (66% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.022% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.020% fail on Other components
      • 0.0017% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 0.0017% fail on Other braking system component
    • 0.020% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.017% fail on Servos
      • 0.0017% fail on Leaks
      • 0.0017% fail on Valves
    • 0.0068% fail on Load sensing valves
  • 7.7% fail on Tyres (19% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 4.6% fail on Tread depth (25% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 3.5% fail on Condition (15% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.20% fail on Size/type
  • 7.6% fail on Visibility (21% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 5.0% fail on Washers (56% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 2.4% fail on Wipers (17% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.35% fail on View to rear (97% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.34% fail on Mirrors (98% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.010% fail on Indirect vision devices
    • 0.16% fail on Condition of glass (35% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Windscreen
      • 0.012% fail on Window (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.056% fail on Bonnet (73% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.025% fail on Driver's view
  • 7.2% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (33% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 6.5% fail on Exhaust emissions (27% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 4.7% fail on Spark ignition (31% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 2.2% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (30% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 2.0% fail on Catalyst emissions (17% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 1.0% fail on Emissions not tested (86% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.051% fail on Emission control equipment (75% worse than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.042% fail on Catalytic converter (120% worse than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.0068% fail on Oxygen sensor
          • 0.0017% fail on Other emission control equipment
        • 0.032% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 1.9% fail on Compression ignition (20% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.59% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.54% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (18% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.52% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (28% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.16% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.14% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo (100% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.041% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.024% fail on Catalytic converter (180% worse than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.0051% fail on Particulate filter
          • 0.0051% fail on Exhaust gas recirculation valve
          • 0.0034% fail on NOx sensor (5 times worse than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.0034% fail on Other emission control equipment
        • 0.027% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
    • 0.88% fail on Fluid leaks (140% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.81% fail on Engine oil leaks (170% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.046% fail on Other leaks
      • 0.017% fail on Transmission oil leaks
      • 0.012% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
    • 0.017% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.012% fail on Undertray
      • 0.0051% fail on Sound deadening material
  • 5.5% fail on Body, chassis, structure (12% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 3.5% fail on Exhaust system (50% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.65% fail on Transmission (76% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.63% fail on Drive shafts (76% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.62% fail on Joints (76% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.010% fail on Drive shaft
        • 0.0034% fail on Bearing housing
        • 0.0017% fail on Flexible couplings
      • 0.019% fail on Prop shafts (85% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.019% fail on Joints (80% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.0017% fail on Belts
    • 0.48% fail on Doors (23% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.33% fail on Other passenger's door (97% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.33% fail on Door condition (100% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.0017% fail on Catch
      • 0.088% fail on Front passenger's door (30% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.088% fail on Door condition
      • 0.064% fail on Driver's door (37% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.056% fail on Door condition (42% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.0051% fail on Hinge
        • 0.0034% fail on Catch
    • 0.30% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.25% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (71% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.022% fail on Tank (61% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.017% fail on System
      • 0.012% fail on Pipe (72% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.0051% fail on Hose
    • 0.29% fail on Body (120% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.26% fail on Other body component (190% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.029% fail on Panel
      • 0.0017% fail on Body condition
    • 0.18% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.10% fail on Engine mounting (81% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.081% fail on Engine mounting condition (83% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.022% fail on Bracket
    • 0.100% fail on Seats
      • 0.052% fail on Passenger's seat
      • 0.049% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.084% fail on Integral vehicle structure (67% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.076% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (67% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.0068% fail on Sub-frame (73% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.0051% fail on Sub-frame condition (79% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.0017% fail on Strengthening plate
      • 0.0017% fail on Strengthening plate
    • 0.046% fail on Chassis (61% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.046% fail on Chassis condition (61% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.029% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.024% fail on Boot lid condition
      • 0.0051% fail on Other boot lid component
    • 0.014% fail on Undertray (69% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.0068% fail on Load security
      • 0.0068% fail on Tailgate
        • 0.0068% fail on Tailgate condition
    • 0.0051% fail on Towbar
      • 0.0034% fail on Towbar condition
      • 0.0017% fail on Other towbar components
    • 0.0034% fail on Passenger compartment
    • 0.0017% fail on Floor
    • 0.0017% fail on Cabs
      • 0.0017% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 1.9% fail on Steering (29% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Steering linkage components (29% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Track rod end (26% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.044% fail on Ball joint (59% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.010% fail on Drag link end (73% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.010% fail on Steering arm
      • 0.0068% fail on Other components
        • 0.0034% fail on Steering component
        • 0.0034% fail on Steering linkage
      • 0.0017% fail on Intermediate drop arm
      • 0.0017% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.27% fail on Power steering (54% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Operation (140% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.068% fail on Other components
      • 0.012% fail on Rams
      • 0.010% fail on Pipes and hoses (74% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.010% fail on Pump
    • 0.18% fail on Steering gear (59% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Steering rack (59% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.0068% fail on Operation
    • 0.041% fail on Steering play (47% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.041% fail on Steering rack (46% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.022% fail on Electronic power steering
    • 0.020% fail on Steering column (140% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.014% fail on Steering wheel
    • 0.0068% fail on Steering coupling
      • 0.0068% fail on Universal joint
  • 1.0% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (36% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.63% fail on Seat belts (17% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.45% fail on Condition
      • 0.15% fail on Prescribed areas (52% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.024% fail on Requirements
      • 0.0084% fail on Attachment
      • 0.0051% fail on Pre-tensioners
    • 0.39% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (51% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.010% fail on Airbags
      • 0.010% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.84% fail on Identification of the vehicle (58% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.84% fail on Registration plates (58% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.0017% fail on Vehicle Identification Number
  • 0.50% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.44% fail on Attachment
    • 0.057% fail on Condition (57% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.0017% fail on Hubs
  • 0.0068% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.0034% fail on Anchorages
    • 0.0034% fail on Belt(s)/padding
  • 0.0034% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.0034% fail on Speedometer
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