2013 · 11 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2013 Vauxhall Astra MOT pass rate and common faults

56,369 MOT tests in 2024. 66.9% passed first time, compared with 66.8% for all cars the same age.

100About average
Passed first time66.9%
Failed or needed repairs33.1%
Typical mileage at test87,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 56,369 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken6.3%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.3%
    2,210 marked dangerous
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.8%
    2,330 marked dangerous
  4. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases2.2%
  5. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements2.1%
  6. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.9%
    1,415 marked dangerous
  7. Position lamp: not working1.9%
  8. Washers: not working1.7%
  9. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.7%
  10. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.4%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics14.9%
  2. Brakes12.4%
  3. Suspension10.2%
  4. Tyres8.1%
  5. Emissions & leaks5.7%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.5%
  7. Body & chassis4.7%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm19.3%
  2. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine12.6%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure12.1%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened10.1%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick9.8%

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 2013 Vauxhall Astra?

In 2024, 66.9% of 2013 Vauxhall Astra cars passed their MOT first time, across 56,369 tests. The average for all 11-year-old cars was 66.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2013 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 2013 Vauxhall Astra reliable at MOT time?

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