MOT Results

Honest John Good Garage Guide MOT Results » Vauxhall » Astra » 2016

Vauxhall Astra MOT Results

Registered in 2016
83.7% pass rate
from 58,238 tests in 2021
(5.6% better than other 2016 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
More MoT Results
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 2016 cars and highlighted areas where the Vauxhall Astra is unusually good or bad.

  • 4.0% fail on Tyres
    • 2.0% fail on Condition
    • 2.0% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.072% fail on Size/type
  • 3.8% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (8.4% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.4% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.089% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 1.0% fail on Headlamps (40% worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.99% fail on Headlamp (53% worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.021% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.0034% fail on Headlamp cleaning device (93% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.83% fail on Stop lamp (31% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.42% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (19% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.28% fail on Direction indicators (23% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.28% fail on Flashing type (23% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.21% fail on Individual direction indicators (160% worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.052% fail on Side repeaters (81% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.015% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.0017% fail on Switch
    • 0.15% fail on Electrical equipment (120% worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Horn (2 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.0034% fail on Trailer electrical socket
      • 0.0034% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.064% fail on Position lamps (200% worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.060% fail on Position lamp (2 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.0034% fail on All position lamps
    • 0.060% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (68% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.060% fail on Rear fog lamp (68% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.060% fail on Rear fog lamp (68% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.038% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.036% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.0017% fail on Reversing lamp switch
    • 0.026% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.0069% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.0069% fail on Switch
    • 0.0052% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.0052% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 3.7% fail on Brakes (33% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 3.2% fail on Mechanical brake components (65% worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 2.9% fail on Brake linings and pads (84% worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 2.9% fail on Brake pads (84% worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.017% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.48% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.48% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.0069% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.0052% fail on Cable
        • 0.0017% fail on Lever
    • 0.50% fail on Brake performance (32% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.31% fail on Service brake performance (23% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.30% fail on Rbt (25% better than other 2016 cars)
          • 0.25% fail on Service brake performance (26% better than other 2016 cars)
          • 0.065% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.015% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.014% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles) (170% worse than other 2016 cars)
          • 0.0017% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.096% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (58% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.096% fail on Rbt (sp) (56% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.079% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.077% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.045% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.038% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.0017% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.0017% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.043% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.029% fail on Parking brake performance (70% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.029% fail on Rbt (69% better than other 2016 cars)
          • 0.027% fail on Parking brake performance (66% better than other 2016 cars)
          • 0.0017% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
    • 0.094% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.060% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.057% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.0034% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.060% fail on Flexible brake hoses (83% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.034% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (59% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.033% fail on Pedal
      • 0.0017% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.033% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.029% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.0034% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.029% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.012% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.0086% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.0052% fail on Valves (8 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.0034% fail on Master cylinder (4 times worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.0086% fail on Rigid brake pipes (77% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.0052% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.0052% fail on Servos (3 times worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.0034% fail on Parking brake control (97% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.0017% fail on Lever
      • 0.0017% fail on Electronic parking brake
    • 0.0017% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.0017% fail on Additional braking device
  • 2.5% fail on Visibility (38% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Washers (57% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.71% fail on Wipers (75% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.031% fail on Condition of glass (44% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.029% fail on Windscreen (46% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.0017% fail on Window
    • 0.021% fail on View to rear
      • 0.021% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.0017% fail on Driver's view
  • 1.3% fail on Suspension (38% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.55% fail on Anti-roll bars (170% worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.27% fail on Linkage ball joints (2 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.079% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (72% worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.072% fail on Ball joint (2 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.060% fail on Linkage (2 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.043% fail on Ball joint dust cover (93% worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.017% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.014% fail on Anti-roll bar (4 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.0017% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.0017% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.44% fail on Suspension arms
      • 0.31% fail on Ball joint (60% worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.093% fail on Ball joint dust cover (74% worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.043% fail on Pins and bushes (82% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.010% fail on Suspension arm
    • 0.21% fail on Springs (82% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Coil springs (82% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.21% fail on Coil spring (82% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.053% fail on Shock absorbers (62% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.046% fail on Wheel bearings (45% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.024% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.0086% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.0069% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.0052% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.0034% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.0069% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.0034% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.0017% fail on Suspension rod
      • 0.0017% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.0069% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.0017% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.0017% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.0017% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.0017% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.0034% fail on Macpherson strut (82% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.0017% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.0017% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.0017% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension
      • 0.0017% fail on Other components
    • 0.0017% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
  • 0.68% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (19% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.63% fail on Exhaust emissions (22% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.46% fail on Spark ignition
        • 0.37% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (25% worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on Catalyst emissions (34% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.026% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.0017% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.0017% fail on Catalytic converter
        • 0.0017% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 0.17% fail on Compression ignition (49% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.14% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (45% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.019% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.014% fail on On or after 01/01/2014 (80% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.0069% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.0017% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
    • 0.052% fail on Fluid leaks (69% worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.046% fail on Engine oil leaks (100% worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.0052% fail on Transmission oil leaks
    • 0.0052% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.0052% fail on Undertray
  • 0.62% fail on Steering (130% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.38% fail on Steering column (35 times worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Steering linkage components (50% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Track rod end (50% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.0034% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.0017% fail on Lock stop
    • 0.086% fail on Steering wheel (27 times worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.021% fail on Steering play (3 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.019% fail on Steering rack (3 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.0017% fail on Steering box
    • 0.015% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.014% fail on Steering rack
      • 0.0017% fail on Operation
    • 0.0069% fail on Steering coupling (14 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.0069% fail on Universal joint (15 times worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.0052% fail on Electronic power steering
    • 0.0017% fail on Motorcycle derived steering systems
      • 0.0017% fail on Head bearings
    • 0.0017% fail on Steering lock
  • 0.54% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 0.18% fail on Transmission
      • 0.17% fail on Drive shafts
        • 0.17% fail on Joints
        • 0.0017% fail on Drive shaft
      • 0.0069% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.0069% fail on Joints
    • 0.13% fail on Fuel system (2 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (2 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.0069% fail on Pipe
      • 0.0017% fail on System
    • 0.070% fail on Exhaust system (56% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.055% fail on Bumpers (96% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.046% fail on Body
      • 0.041% fail on Other body component (83% worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.0052% fail on Panel
    • 0.033% fail on Doors
      • 0.024% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.022% fail on Door condition
        • 0.0017% fail on Catch
      • 0.010% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.0086% fail on Door condition
        • 0.0017% fail on Catch
      • 0.0034% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.0034% fail on Door condition
    • 0.012% fail on Undertray
    • 0.0052% fail on Seats (77% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.0034% fail on Passenger's seat
      • 0.0017% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.0034% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.0034% fail on Boot lid condition
    • 0.0017% fail on Load security
      • 0.0017% fail on Access panel
  • 0.22% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.18% fail on Attachment
    • 0.041% fail on Condition
    • 0.0017% fail on Hubs
  • 0.18% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (39% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Seat belts (31% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Condition (33% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.0052% fail on Requirements
      • 0.0034% fail on Attachment
      • 0.0017% fail on Pre-tensioners
    • 0.058% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (51% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.0069% fail on Airbags
      • 0.0069% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.11% fail on Identification of the vehicle (47% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Registration plates (47% better than other 2016 cars)
  • 0.0034% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.0034% fail on Anchorages
Read the Honest John Review

Search Good Garages