VAUXHALL ASTRA MOT pass rate
73.2% of 927,145 VAUXHALL ASTRA MOT tests pass.
The ASTRA's pass rate of 73.2% is in line with the average across all VAUXHALL models, at 73.5%.
The VAUXHALL ASTRA passes 73.2% of the time, noticeably below the figure for the national average for cars (79.2%).
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Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate drops sharply with age: the VAUXHALL ASTRA tested at 0–3 years pass 91.3% of the time, compared with just 62.4% at 15+ years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | 91.3% | 7,002 | 25,978 miles |
| 3–6 years | 88.0% | 72,151 | 43,286 miles |
| 6–10 years | 80.8% | 265,587 | 68,400 miles |
| 10–15 years | 71.2% | 350,402 | 97,352 miles |
| 15+ years | 62.4% | 232,003 | 108,518 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the VAUXHALL ASTRA
The most common reason the VAUXHALL ASTRA fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 47.9% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 47.9% | Not working |
| Suspension | 39.5% | Fractured or broken |
| Brakes | 38.0% | Less than 1.5 mm thick |
| Tyres | 25.2% | Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 17.2% | Inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Visibility | 15.2% | Provides insufficient washer liquid |
| Body, chassis, structure | 12.9% | Has a major leak of exhaust gases |
| Steering | 3.1% | Ball joint has excessive play |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 1.8% | Warning lamp indicates a fault |
| Road Wheels | 1.3% | Fixing missing |
Related VAUXHALL models
- VAUXHALL CORSA — 73.3% pass rate
- VAUXHALL MOKKA — 78.1% pass rate
- VAUXHALL INSIGNIA — 75.4% pass rate
- VAUXHALL ZAFIRA — 69.3% pass rate
- VAUXHALL VIVARO — 64.8% pass rate
- VAUXHALL COMBO — 70.2% pass rate
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the VAUXHALL ASTRA?
- 73.2% of VAUXHALL ASTRA MOT tests pass, based on 927,145 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the VAUXHALL ASTRA?
- The most common reason the VAUXHALL ASTRA fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 47.9% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
- Does this show the VAUXHALL ASTRA's service history?
- No — this is MOT test data, which covers roadworthiness, not servicing. A service history is a separate record of maintenance work, which a specific car only has if its owner has kept it. See the VAUXHALL service history guide for how to check and keep one.