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Vauxhall Astra MOT Results

Registered in 2015
77.7% pass rate
from 49,461 tests in 2021
(12% worse than other 2015 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 2015 cars and highlighted areas where the Vauxhall Astra is unusually good or bad.

  • 4.8% fail on Tyres (11% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 2.7% fail on Tread depth (20% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 2.3% fail on Condition
    • 0.065% fail on Size/type
  • 4.7% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (5.4% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Headlamp aim (16% worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Headlamp aim (16% worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 0.95% fail on Headlamps
      • 0.93% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.022% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.0040% fail on Headlamp cleaning device (92% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.0020% fail on Matched pair
    • 0.85% fail on Stop lamp
    • 0.81% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (47% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.31% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (29% worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.31% fail on Rear fog lamp (30% worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.31% fail on Rear fog lamp (30% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.18% fail on Direction indicators (56% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Flashing type (56% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.13% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.047% fail on Side repeaters (84% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.0081% fail on All direction indicators
    • 0.067% fail on Rear reflectors (100% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.061% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.059% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.0020% fail on Reversing lamp switch
    • 0.053% fail on Electrical equipment (49% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.036% fail on Horn (47% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.010% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.0040% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.0020% fail on Trailer electrical socket
    • 0.049% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.042% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.0040% fail on All position lamps
      • 0.0020% fail on Switch
    • 0.0020% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.0020% fail on Switch
    • 0.0020% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.0020% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 4.5% fail on Brakes (27% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 3.4% fail on Mechanical brake components (55% worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 3.2% fail on Brake linings and pads (79% worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 3.2% fail on Brake pads (79% worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.026% fail on Brake linings (110% worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.52% fail on Brake discs and drums (15% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.52% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.018% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.012% fail on Cable
        • 0.0020% fail on Lever
        • 0.0020% fail on Linkage
        • 0.0020% fail on Brake slack adjuster
    • 0.96% fail on Brake performance (12% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.54% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.53% fail on Rbt
          • 0.43% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.11% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.0020% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.0061% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.0061% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.27% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (29% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.26% fail on Rbt (sp) (26% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.0020% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
      • 0.15% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.15% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.087% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.065% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.075% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.067% fail on Parking brake performance (58% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.063% fail on Rbt (59% better than other 2015 cars)
          • 0.049% fail on Parking brake performance (64% better than other 2015 cars)
          • 0.012% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.0020% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.0020% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.0020% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.0020% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.0020% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
    • 0.23% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (69% worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Electronic stability control (95% worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Anti-lock braking system (64% worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.0020% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.11% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.083% fail on Pedal (73% worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.022% fail on Hand lever (69% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.038% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.032% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.030% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.0020% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.020% fail on Rigid brake pipes (74% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.016% fail on Parking brake control (88% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.016% fail on Lever (87% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.014% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.010% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.0040% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.0020% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.0020% fail on Servos
  • 4.4% fail on Suspension (35% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 3.6% fail on Springs (120% worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 3.6% fail on Coil springs (120% worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 3.6% fail on Coil spring (120% worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.0040% fail on Mounting
    • 0.43% fail on Suspension arms (55% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Ball joint (55% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Pins and bushes (66% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.085% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.0061% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.0040% fail on Suspension arm
    • 0.23% fail on Anti-roll bars (21% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.079% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.075% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.028% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.026% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.018% fail on Linkage
      • 0.0040% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.0020% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.0020% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.083% fail on Shock absorbers (64% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.024% fail on Wheel bearings (82% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.024% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.012% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.0061% fail on Ball joint (76% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.0040% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.0020% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.0020% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.016% fail on Axles (63% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.014% fail on Swivel pins and bushes (67% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.0020% fail on Axle
    • 0.012% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.0040% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.0040% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.0020% fail on Suspension rod
      • 0.0020% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.0081% fail on Macpherson strut (75% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.0040% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.0020% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.0020% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.0040% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.0040% fail on Sub-frame
    • 0.0020% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension
      • 0.0020% fail on Suspension unit
    • 0.0020% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
  • 3.8% fail on Visibility
    • 2.6% fail on Washers (86% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Wipers (51% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.061% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.061% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.036% fail on View to rear
      • 0.036% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.012% fail on Driver's view
    • 0.0081% fail on Bonnet
  • 1.4% fail on Body, chassis, structure (46% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.62% fail on Fuel system (8 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.57% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (9 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.036% fail on Pipe (8 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.0040% fail on Tank
      • 0.0020% fail on Hose
      • 0.0020% fail on System
    • 0.51% fail on Exhaust system (59% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.083% fail on Transmission (78% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.081% fail on Drive shafts (77% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.077% fail on Joints (78% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.0020% fail on Drive shaft
        • 0.0020% fail on Flexible couplings
      • 0.0040% fail on Prop shafts (83% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.0040% fail on Joints
    • 0.067% fail on Bumpers (77% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.038% fail on Seats
      • 0.036% fail on Driver's seat (120% worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.0020% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.030% fail on Body
      • 0.026% fail on Other body component
      • 0.0020% fail on Body condition
      • 0.0020% fail on Panel
    • 0.024% fail on Doors (57% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.014% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.014% fail on Door condition
      • 0.012% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.012% fail on Door condition
      • 0.0020% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.0020% fail on Door condition
    • 0.018% fail on Undertray
    • 0.0020% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.0020% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.0020% fail on Chassis
      • 0.0020% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.0020% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.0020% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.0020% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.0020% fail on Boot lid condition
  • 1.3% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (15% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Exhaust emissions (16% worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.94% fail on Spark ignition (45% worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.64% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (57% worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.28% fail on Catalyst emissions (26% worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.13% fail on Emissions not tested (160% worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.0081% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.0040% fail on Catalytic converter
          • 0.0040% fail on Oxygen sensor (6 times worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.0061% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 0.34% fail on Compression ignition (25% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.19% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (34% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.085% fail on On or after 01/01/2014 (35% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.042% fail on Emissions not tested (95% worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.016% fail on Emission control equipment (3 times worse than other 2015 cars)
          • 0.012% fail on Particulate filter (9 times worse than other 2015 cars)
          • 0.0020% fail on Catalytic converter
          • 0.0020% fail on Other emission control equipment
        • 0.014% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.0081% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.0040% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
    • 0.047% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.034% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.0061% fail on Other leaks
      • 0.0040% fail on Transmission oil leaks
      • 0.0020% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
    • 0.0061% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.0061% fail on Undertray
  • 0.28% fail on Road Wheels (26% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.26% fail on Attachment (55% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.016% fail on Condition (68% better than other 2015 cars)
  • 0.20% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (47% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Seat belts (36% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Condition (35% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.0040% fail on Pre-tensioners
      • 0.0020% fail on Attachment
    • 0.079% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (56% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.0020% fail on Airbags
      • 0.0020% fail on Drivers airbag
      • 0.0020% fail on Passengers airbag
  • 0.18% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.18% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.10% fail on Steering (74% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.051% fail on Steering linkage components (85% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.042% fail on Track rod end (86% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.0061% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.0020% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.024% fail on Steering column (10 times worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.012% fail on Electronic power steering
    • 0.0081% fail on Steering gear (82% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.0081% fail on Steering rack (82% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.0061% fail on Steering play
      • 0.0061% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.0020% fail on Power steering
      • 0.0020% fail on Operation
  • 0.0020% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.0020% fail on Anchorages
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