2014 · 10 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2014 Vauxhall Astra MOT pass rate and common faults

50,852 MOT tests in 2024. 67.4% passed first time, compared with 69.9% for all cars the same age.

96Below average
Passed first time67.4%
Failed or needed repairs32.6%
Typical mileage at test78,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 50,852 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken7.4%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.4%
    2,055 marked dangerous
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.7%
    2,046 marked dangerous
  4. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases1.9%
  5. Washers: not working1.7%
  6. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.7%
    1,067 marked dangerous
  7. Position lamp: not working1.6%
  8. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.6%
  9. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.4%
  10. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements1.4%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics13.6%
  2. Suspension10.9%
  3. Brakes10.2%
  4. Tyres8.9%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.5%
  6. Emissions & leaks4.8%
  7. Body & chassis4.0%
  8. Wheels0.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm18.2%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure12.2%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick9.9%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened9.3%
  5. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine8.1%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. 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 2014 Vauxhall Astra?

In 2024, 67.4% of 2014 Vauxhall Astra cars passed their MOT first time, across 50,852 tests. The average for all 10-year-old cars was 69.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2014 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 2014 Vauxhall Astra reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 96, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).