Vauxhall Astra MOT Results

Registered in 2019

86.0% pass rate

from 1,602 tests in 2021

(36% worse than other 2019 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 2019 cars and highlighted areas where the Vauxhall Astra is unusually good or bad.

3.5% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
- 1.3% fail on Headlamps (100% worse than other 2019 cars)
  - 1.2% fail on Headlamp (100% worse than other 2019 cars)
  - 0.12% fail on Headlamp levelling device
- 1.3% fail on Headlamp aim
  - 1.2% fail on Headlamp aim
  - 0.12% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
- 0.75% fail on Stop lamp (170% worse than other 2019 cars)
- 0.25% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
  - 0.12% fail on Rear fog lamp
    - 0.12% fail on Rear fog lamp
  - 0.12% fail on Front fog lamps
    - 0.12% fail on Front fog lamps
- 0.19% fail on Position lamps (5 times worse than other 2019 cars)
  - 0.19% fail on Position lamp (7 times worse than other 2019 cars)
- 0.062% fail on Direction indicators
  - 0.062% fail on Flashing type
    - 0.062% fail on Individual direction indicators
- 0.062% fail on Rear reflectors
3.1% fail on Tyres
- 2.0% fail on Condition
- 1.1% fail on Tread depth
- 0.062% fail on Size/type
2.2% fail on Brakes (85% worse than other 2019 cars)
- 1.6% fail on Mechanical brake components (130% worse than other 2019 cars)
  - 1.4% fail on Brake linings and pads (140% worse than other 2019 cars)
    - 1.4% fail on Brake pads (150% worse than other 2019 cars)
  - 0.25% fail on Brake discs and drums
    - 0.25% fail on Brake discs
- 0.56% fail on Brake performance
  - 0.31% fail on Service brake performance
    - 0.25% fail on Rbt
      - 0.25% fail on Service brake performance
    - 0.062% fail on Plate brake tester
      - 0.062% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
  - 0.31% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
    - 0.31% fail on Rbt (sp)
  - 0.12% fail on Parking brake performance
    - 0.12% fail on Rbt
      - 0.12% fail on Parking brake performance
  - 0.062% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
    - 0.062% fail on Rbt (sp)
      - 0.062% fail on Service brake imbalance
- 0.12% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
  - 0.12% fail on Anti-lock braking system
  - 0.12% fail on Electronic stability control
- 0.062% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
  - 0.062% fail on Hand lever
- 0.062% fail on Hydraulic systems
  - 0.062% fail on Brake fluid
- 0.062% fail on Rigid brake pipes
- 0.062% fail on Flexible brake hoses
1.9% fail on Suspension (160% worse than other 2019 cars)
- 1.4% fail on Springs (17 times worse than other 2019 cars)
  - 1.4% fail on Coil springs (17 times worse than other 2019 cars)
    - 1.4% fail on Coil spring (17 times worse than other 2019 cars)
- 0.31% fail on Suspension arms
  - 0.19% fail on Ball joint
  - 0.12% fail on Pins and bushes
- 0.19% fail on Anti-roll bars
  - 0.12% fail on Linkage ball joints
  - 0.062% fail on Linkage
- 0.12% fail on Sub-frames (12 times worse than other 2019 cars)
  - 0.062% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
  - 0.062% fail on Pins and bushes
1.7% fail on Visibility
- 0.81% fail on Wipers
- 0.81% fail on Washers
- 0.062% fail on Condition of glass
  - 0.062% fail on Windscreen
- 0.062% fail on View to rear
  - 0.062% fail on Mirrors
0.81% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
- 0.69% fail on Exhaust emissions
  - 0.56% fail on Spark ignition
    - 0.44% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    - 0.12% fail on Catalyst emissions
    - 0.062% fail on Emissions not tested
  - 0.12% fail on Compression ignition
    - 0.062% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
    - 0.062% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
- 0.12% fail on Fluid leaks (5 times worse than other 2019 cars)
  - 0.12% fail on Other leaks (38 times worse than other 2019 cars)
0.56% fail on Steering (190% worse than other 2019 cars)
- 0.37% fail on Steering column (51 times worse than other 2019 cars)
- 0.12% fail on Steering linkage components
  - 0.12% fail on Track rod end
- 0.062% fail on Steering wheel
0.37% fail on Body, chassis, structure
- 0.19% fail on Exhaust system
- 0.062% fail on Integral vehicle structure
  - 0.062% fail on Strengthening plate
- 0.062% fail on Transmission
  - 0.062% fail on Drive shafts
    - 0.062% fail on Joints
- 0.062% fail on Doors
  - 0.062% fail on Other passenger's door
    - 0.062% fail on Door condition
0.31% fail on Road Wheels
- 0.19% fail on Attachment
- 0.12% fail on Condition
0.19% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
- 0.12% fail on Seat belts
  - 0.12% fail on Condition
- 0.062% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
0.12% fail on Identification of the vehicle
- 0.12% fail on Registration plates

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.