2012 · 12 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2012 Vauxhall Astra MOT pass rate and common faults

49,483 MOT tests in 2024. 65.2% passed first time, compared with 64.3% for all cars the same age.

101About average
Passed first time65.2%
Failed or needed repairs34.8%
Typical mileage at test94,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 49,483 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken5.4%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.5%
    2,116 marked dangerous
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.0%
    2,191 marked dangerous
  4. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases2.5%
  5. Position lamp: not working2.2%
  6. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.0%
    1,269 marked dangerous
  7. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.9%
  8. Washers: not working1.9%
  9. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements1.9%
  10. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.5%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics16.4%
  2. Brakes13.4%
  3. Suspension11.0%
  4. Tyres8.7%
  5. Emissions & leaks6.8%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.0%
  7. Body & chassis5.9%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm19.8%
  2. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine17.6%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure12.0%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened11.0%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick10.0%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. Before buying, check the area that fails most: coil spring: fractured or broken. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2012 Vauxhall Astra?

In 2024, 65.2% of 2012 Vauxhall Astra cars passed their MOT first time, across 49,483 tests. The average for all 12-year-old cars was 64.3%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2012 Vauxhall Astra?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2012 Vauxhall Astra reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 101, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).