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Vauxhall Astra MOT Results

Registered in 2018
87.5% pass rate
from 30,749 tests in 2021
(5.0% worse than other 2018 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 2018 cars and highlighted areas where the Vauxhall Astra is unusually good or bad.

  • 3.3% fail on Tyres
    • 2.1% fail on Condition
    • 1.3% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.023% fail on Size/type
  • 3.3% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (24% worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.6% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.059% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (89% worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.74% fail on Headlamps (88% worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.73% fail on Headlamp (120% worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.016% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 0.72% fail on Stop lamp (2 times worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.20% fail on Direction indicators
      • 0.20% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.16% fail on Individual direction indicators (2 times worse than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.026% fail on Side repeaters (84% better than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.0065% fail on All direction indicators
    • 0.094% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (46% better than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.055% fail on Front fog lamps
        • 0.055% fail on Front fog lamps
      • 0.039% fail on Rear fog lamp (69% better than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.039% fail on Rear fog lamp (69% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.081% fail on Position lamps (3 times worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.075% fail on Position lamp (3 times worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.0033% fail on All position lamps
      • 0.0033% fail on Switch
    • 0.068% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (50% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.042% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.039% fail on Horn
      • 0.0033% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 0.029% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.016% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.016% fail on Reversing lamps
  • 2.2% fail on Brakes (61% worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Mechanical brake components (95% worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Brake linings and pads (110% worse than other 2018 cars)
        • 1.8% fail on Brake pads (110% worse than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.013% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.19% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.19% fail on Brake discs
    • 0.30% fail on Brake performance
      • 0.22% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.21% fail on Rbt
          • 0.18% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.039% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.0033% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.0033% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.0033% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.029% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.029% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.029% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.016% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.016% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.026% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (71% better than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.026% fail on Rbt (sp) (69% better than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.013% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.0098% fail on Rbt
          • 0.0065% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.0033% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.0033% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.0033% fail on Parking brake performance
    • 0.042% fail on Flexible brake hoses (2 times worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.029% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.029% fail on Pedal
    • 0.023% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.016% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.0065% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 0.020% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.016% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.0033% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.0098% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.0098% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.0065% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.0033% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.0033% fail on Lever
  • 1.9% fail on Visibility (41% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Washers (55% worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.56% fail on Wipers (76% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.049% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.049% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.026% fail on View to rear
      • 0.026% fail on Mirrors
  • 0.72% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (70% worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.70% fail on Exhaust emissions (73% worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.59% fail on Spark ignition (120% worse than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.42% fail on Catalyst emissions (3 times worse than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.15% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.013% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.0065% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 0.11% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.11% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.0098% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.0033% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
    • 0.016% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.016% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 0.71% fail on Steering (7 times worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.51% fail on Steering column (63 times worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.10% fail on Steering wheel (43 times worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.072% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.062% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.0033% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.0033% fail on Steering arm
      • 0.0033% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.013% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.013% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.0033% fail on Steering play
      • 0.0033% fail on Steering box
    • 0.0033% fail on Electronic power steering
    • 0.0033% fail on Steering lock
  • 0.44% fail on Body, chassis, structure (100% worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on Transmission (130% worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Drive shafts (150% worse than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.14% fail on Joints (150% worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Fuel system (2 times worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (6 times worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.065% fail on Body (130% worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.049% fail on Other body component (120% worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.016% fail on Panel (2 times worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.052% fail on Doors (120% worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.023% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.023% fail on Door condition
      • 0.023% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.023% fail on Door condition
      • 0.0098% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.0098% fail on Door condition
    • 0.036% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.026% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.0098% fail on Seats
      • 0.0065% fail on Passenger's seat
      • 0.0033% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.0065% fail on Load security (19 times worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.0065% fail on Tailgate (23 times worse than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.0033% fail on Tailgate condition
    • 0.0033% fail on Undertray
  • 0.28% fail on Suspension
    • 0.12% fail on Anti-roll bars (67% worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.059% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.026% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.023% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.0098% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.0033% fail on Linkage
    • 0.072% fail on Suspension arms
      • 0.055% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.013% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.0033% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.029% fail on Shock absorbers (64% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.020% fail on Springs (70% better than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.020% fail on Coil springs (70% better than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.020% fail on Coil spring (69% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.0098% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.0065% fail on Sub-frame (10 times worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.0033% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.0098% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.0065% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.0033% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.0033% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.0033% fail on Axles
      • 0.0033% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
    • 0.0033% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.0033% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.0033% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.0033% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.0033% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.0033% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
  • 0.17% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (46% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.14% fail on Condition
      • 0.0065% fail on Attachment
      • 0.0065% fail on Requirements
    • 0.016% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (89% better than other 2018 cars)
  • 0.15% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.094% fail on Attachment
    • 0.052% fail on Condition
  • 0.11% fail on Identification of the vehicle (54% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Registration plates (54% better than other 2018 cars)
  • 0.0098% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.0065% fail on Belt(s)/padding
    • 0.0033% fail on Anchorages
Read the Honest John Review

  • Vauxhall Astra (2015 - 2022)
    Solid all-rounder that’s good in all areas, cheap to run, excellent value as a used car and loads around, five star Euro NCAP rating.

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