Vauxhall Astra MOT Results
Registered in 201369.6% pass rate
from 62,659 tests in 2021
(13% worse than other 2013 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 2013 cars and highlighted areas where the Vauxhall Astra is unusually good or bad.
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11% fail on
Suspension
(54% worse than other 2013 cars)
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10% fail on
Springs
(180% worse than other 2013 cars)
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10% fail on
Coil springs
(180% worse than other 2013 cars)
- 10% fail on Coil spring (180% worse than other 2013 cars)
- 0.013% fail on Mounting
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0.0016% fail on
Torsion bars
- 0.0016% fail on Torsion bar
- 0.0016% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
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10% fail on
Coil springs
(180% worse than other 2013 cars)
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0.80% fail on
Suspension arms
(67% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.40% fail on Ball joint (70% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.25% fail on Pins and bushes (73% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.16% fail on Ball joint dust cover (46% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.0096% fail on Suspension arm
- 0.0048% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
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0.32% fail on
Anti-roll bars
(61% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.099% fail on Linkage ball joints (64% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.089% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (63% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.048% fail on Ball joint (42% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.040% fail on Linkage
- 0.040% fail on Ball joint dust cover (64% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.0096% fail on Anti-roll bar
- 0.0032% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (90% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.0032% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
- 0.0016% fail on Pins and bushes
- 0.21% fail on Shock absorbers (45% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.13% fail on Wheel bearings (51% better than other 2013 cars)
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0.046% fail on
Other suspension component
(62% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.019% fail on Ball joint dust cover
- 0.014% fail on Pins and bushes
- 0.0080% fail on Ball joint (89% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.0048% fail on Other suspension component
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0.027% fail on
Suspension rods
- 0.014% fail on Ball joint dust cover
- 0.0048% fail on Suspension rod
- 0.0032% fail on Pins and bushes
- 0.0032% fail on Ball joint
- 0.0016% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
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0.019% fail on
Axles
(76% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.019% fail on Swivel pins and bushes (75% better than other 2013 cars)
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0.019% fail on
Sub-frames
- 0.0080% fail on Pins and bushes
- 0.0064% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
- 0.0032% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
- 0.0016% fail on Sub-frame
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0.011% fail on
Macpherson strut
(84% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.0032% fail on Macpherson strut
- 0.0032% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (84% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.0032% fail on Pins and bushes (91% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.0016% fail on Ball joint
- 0.0064% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
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10% fail on
Springs
(180% worse than other 2013 cars)
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6.6% fail on
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
(17% better than other 2013 cars)
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2.4% fail on
Headlamp aim
- 2.2% fail on Headlamp aim (9.4% worse than other 2013 cars)
- 0.17% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
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1.6% fail on
Headlamps
(22% better than other 2013 cars)
- 1.6% fail on Headlamp (19% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.045% fail on Headlamp levelling device (41% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.0032% fail on Headlamp cleaning device (94% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.0016% fail on Dipswitch
- 1.5% fail on Stop lamp (22% better than other 2013 cars)
- 1.2% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (11% worse than other 2013 cars)
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0.19% fail on
Direction indicators
(78% better than other 2013 cars)
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0.19% fail on
Flashing type
(78% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.11% fail on Individual direction indicators (70% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.070% fail on Side repeaters (85% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.0080% fail on All direction indicators (79% better than other 2013 cars)
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0.19% fail on
Flashing type
(78% better than other 2013 cars)
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0.16% fail on
Front and rear fog lamps
(50% better than other 2013 cars)
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0.16% fail on
Rear fog lamp
(50% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.16% fail on Rear fog lamp (50% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.0016% fail on Switch
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0.16% fail on
Rear fog lamp
(50% better than other 2013 cars)
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0.11% fail on
Electrical equipment
(39% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.045% fail on Battery(ies)
- 0.045% fail on Horn (63% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.027% fail on Electrical wiring (130% worse than other 2013 cars)
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0.11% fail on
Reversing lamps
(34% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.11% fail on Reversing lamps (33% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.073% fail on Rear reflectors (78% worse than other 2013 cars)
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0.059% fail on
Position lamps
- 0.056% fail on Position lamp
- 0.0032% fail on All position lamps
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0.0016% fail on
Mandatory tell-tales
- 0.0016% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
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2.4% fail on
Headlamp aim
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6.2% fail on
Tyres
(22% worse than other 2013 cars)
- 3.4% fail on Tread depth (23% worse than other 2013 cars)
- 3.1% fail on Condition (23% worse than other 2013 cars)
- 0.12% fail on Size/type
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5.8% fail on
Brakes
(13% worse than other 2013 cars)
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3.7% fail on
Mechanical brake components
(42% worse than other 2013 cars)
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3.3% fail on
Brake linings and pads
(65% worse than other 2013 cars)
- 3.3% fail on Brake pads (64% worse than other 2013 cars)
- 0.026% fail on Brake linings
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0.79% fail on
Brake discs and drums
- 0.79% fail on Brake discs
- 0.0016% fail on Brake drums
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0.061% fail on
Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
- 0.035% fail on Cable
- 0.021% fail on Lever
- 0.0016% fail on Linkage
- 0.0016% fail on Pivot
- 0.0016% fail on Brake slack adjuster
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3.3% fail on
Brake linings and pads
(65% worse than other 2013 cars)
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2.0% fail on
Brake performance
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0.96% fail on
Service brake performance
(17% better than other 2013 cars)
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0.94% fail on
Rbt
(16% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.76% fail on Service brake performance (21% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.21% fail on Service brake imbalance
- 0.0016% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
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0.011% fail on
Plate brake tester
- 0.011% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
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0.0032% fail on
Decelerometer
- 0.0032% fail on Service brake performance
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0.94% fail on
Rbt
(16% better than other 2013 cars)
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0.92% fail on
Parking brake efficiency (sp)
(26% worse than other 2013 cars)
- 0.92% fail on Rbt (sp) (31% worse than other 2013 cars)
- 0.0032% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
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0.23% fail on
Parking brake performance
(33% better than other 2013 cars)
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0.22% fail on
Rbt
(33% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.18% fail on Parking brake performance (39% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.037% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
- 0.0048% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
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0.0096% fail on
Plate brake tester
- 0.0080% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
- 0.0016% fail on Parking brake performance
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0.0016% fail on
Decelerometer
- 0.0016% fail on Parking brake performance
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0.22% fail on
Rbt
(33% better than other 2013 cars)
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0.23% fail on
Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
(26% better than other 2013 cars)
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0.23% fail on
Rbt (sp)
(24% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.13% fail on Service brake performance
- 0.13% fail on Service brake imbalance (43% better than other 2013 cars)
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0.23% fail on
Rbt (sp)
(24% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.061% fail on Brake performance not tested
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0.96% fail on
Service brake performance
(17% better than other 2013 cars)
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0.40% fail on
ABS / EBS / ESC
(50% worse than other 2013 cars)
- 0.26% fail on Anti-lock braking system (35% worse than other 2013 cars)
- 0.24% fail on Electronic stability control (71% worse than other 2013 cars)
- 0.014% fail on Electronic braking system
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0.14% fail on
Service brake pedal or hand lever
- 0.089% fail on Pedal
- 0.051% fail on Hand lever (52% better than other 2013 cars)
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0.062% fail on
Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
- 0.059% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
- 0.0032% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
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0.059% fail on
Parking brake control
(71% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.056% fail on Lever (68% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.0032% fail on Electronic parking brake (89% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.059% fail on Flexible brake hoses
- 0.056% fail on Rigid brake pipes (81% better than other 2013 cars)
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0.027% fail on
Hydraulic systems
- 0.021% fail on Brake fluid
- 0.0032% fail on Reservoirs
- 0.0016% fail on Servos
- 0.0016% fail on Master cylinder
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0.014% fail on
Other components and prescribed areas
- 0.014% fail on Other components
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0.0048% fail on
Air and vacuum systems
- 0.0032% fail on Operation (8 times worse than other 2013 cars)
- 0.0016% fail on Leaks
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3.7% fail on
Mechanical brake components
(42% worse than other 2013 cars)
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4.6% fail on
Visibility
(10% worse than other 2013 cars)
- 2.9% fail on Washers (47% worse than other 2013 cars)
- 1.7% fail on Wipers (21% better than other 2013 cars)
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0.091% fail on
Condition of glass
- 0.089% fail on Windscreen
- 0.0016% fail on Window
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0.061% fail on
View to rear
- 0.061% fail on Mirrors
- 0.0048% fail on Driver's view
- 0.0032% fail on Bonnet (90% better than other 2013 cars)
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2.4% fail on
Body, chassis, structure
(24% worse than other 2013 cars)
- 1.3% fail on Exhaust system (75% worse than other 2013 cars)
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0.62% fail on
Fuel system
(5 times worse than other 2013 cars)
- 0.47% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (5 times worse than other 2013 cars)
- 0.13% fail on Pipe (9 times worse than other 2013 cars)
- 0.0096% fail on System (3 times worse than other 2013 cars)
- 0.0048% fail on Hose
- 0.0032% fail on Tank
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0.14% fail on
Transmission
(83% better than other 2013 cars)
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0.13% fail on
Drive shafts
(83% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.13% fail on Joints (83% better than other 2013 cars)
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0.0048% fail on
Prop shafts
(87% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.0048% fail on Joints (82% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.0032% fail on Belts
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0.13% fail on
Drive shafts
(83% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.13% fail on Bumpers (100% worse than other 2013 cars)
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0.089% fail on
Doors
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0.072% fail on
Other passenger's door
- 0.072% fail on Door condition
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0.016% fail on
Front passenger's door
(56% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.016% fail on Door condition (55% better than other 2013 cars)
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0.0064% fail on
Driver's door
(76% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.0032% fail on Door condition (87% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.0032% fail on Catch
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0.072% fail on
Other passenger's door
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0.054% fail on
Body
- 0.040% fail on Other body component
- 0.014% fail on Panel
- 0.049% fail on Undertray (150% worse than other 2013 cars)
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0.046% fail on
Seats
- 0.038% fail on Driver's seat
- 0.0080% fail on Passenger's seat
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0.013% fail on
Engine mounting
- 0.0064% fail on Engine mounting condition
- 0.0064% fail on Bracket
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0.0048% fail on
Integral vehicle structure
- 0.0032% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
- 0.0016% fail on Strengthening plate
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0.0032% fail on
Boot lid
- 0.0016% fail on Boot lid condition
- 0.0016% fail on Other boot lid component
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0.0016% fail on
Spare wheel
- 0.0016% fail on Carrier
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0.0016% fail on
Towbar
- 0.0016% fail on Towbar condition
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2.3% fail on
Noise, emissions and leaks
(36% worse than other 2013 cars)
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2.2% fail on
Exhaust emissions
(37% worse than other 2013 cars)
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1.4% fail on
Spark ignition
(40% worse than other 2013 cars)
- 0.87% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (56% worse than other 2013 cars)
- 0.48% fail on Catalyst emissions (17% worse than other 2013 cars)
- 0.24% fail on Emissions not tested (99% worse than other 2013 cars)
- 0.013% fail on Non catalyst emissions
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0.011% fail on
Emission control equipment
- 0.0080% fail on Catalytic converter
- 0.0032% fail on Oxygen sensor
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0.82% fail on
Compression ignition
(32% worse than other 2013 cars)
- 0.34% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (46% worse than other 2013 cars)
- 0.29% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
- 0.18% fail on Emissions not tested (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
- 0.027% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
- 0.022% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (150% worse than other 2013 cars)
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0.016% fail on
Emission control equipment
(170% worse than other 2013 cars)
- 0.014% fail on Particulate filter (4 times worse than other 2013 cars)
- 0.0016% fail on Other emission control equipment
- 0.016% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
- 0.0016% fail on Pre 01/01/1980 visual
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1.4% fail on
Spark ignition
(40% worse than other 2013 cars)
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0.12% fail on
Fluid leaks
(46% worse than other 2013 cars)
- 0.089% fail on Engine oil leaks
- 0.027% fail on Other leaks (170% worse than other 2013 cars)
- 0.0064% fail on Transmission oil leaks
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0.011% fail on
Noise suppression
- 0.011% fail on Undertray
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2.2% fail on
Exhaust emissions
(37% worse than other 2013 cars)
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0.30% fail on
Identification of the vehicle
- 0.30% fail on Registration plates
- 0.0016% fail on Vehicle Identification Number
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0.29% fail on
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
(45% better than other 2013 cars)
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0.15% fail on
Seat belts
(34% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.13% fail on Condition (35% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.0096% fail on Requirements
- 0.0048% fail on Prescribed areas
- 0.0016% fail on Attachment
- 0.14% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (54% better than other 2013 cars)
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0.0064% fail on
Airbags
- 0.0048% fail on Drivers airbag
- 0.0016% fail on Passengers airbag
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0.15% fail on
Seat belts
(34% better than other 2013 cars)
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0.22% fail on
Road Wheels
(31% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.19% fail on Attachment (24% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.030% fail on Condition (56% better than other 2013 cars)
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0.11% fail on
Steering
(91% better than other 2013 cars)
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0.043% fail on
Steering linkage components
(96% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.034% fail on Track rod end (97% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.0064% fail on Ball joint (84% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.0016% fail on Drag link end
- 0.0016% fail on Locking devices
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0.024% fail on
Steering gear
(69% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.021% fail on Steering rack (71% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.0032% fail on Operation
- 0.014% fail on Electronic power steering
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0.013% fail on
Power steering
- 0.0080% fail on Operation
- 0.0032% fail on Other components
- 0.0016% fail on Pipes and hoses
- 0.0064% fail on Steering wheel
- 0.0048% fail on Steering lock (22 times worse than other 2013 cars)
- 0.0032% fail on Steering column
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0.0016% fail on
Steering play
- 0.0016% fail on Steering rack
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0.043% fail on
Steering linkage components
(96% better than other 2013 cars)
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0.0032% fail on
Seat belt installation check
- 0.0016% fail on Anchorages
- 0.0016% fail on Belt(s)/padding
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