2019 · 5 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2019 Vauxhall Astra MOT pass rate and common faults

20,349 MOT tests in 2024. 84.0% passed first time, compared with 84.9% for all cars the same age.

99About average
Passed first time84.0%
Failed or needed repairs16.0%
Typical mileage at test37,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 20,349 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.2%
    848 marked dangerous
  2. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.7%
  3. Stop lamp: not working1.6%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.2%
    312 marked dangerous
  5. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction0.8%
  6. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.7%
  7. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.7%
    159 marked dangerous
  8. Tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative0.6%
  9. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.6%
    142 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics6.5%
  2. Tyres6.0%
  3. Brakes4.8%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.2%
  5. Emissions & leaks1.5%
  6. Body & chassis0.5%
  7. Suspension0.5%
  8. Steering0.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick13.1%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm11.1%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure9.9%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened6.2%
  5. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn3.4%

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: brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. 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 2019 Vauxhall Astra?

In 2024, 84.0% of 2019 Vauxhall Astra cars passed their MOT first time, across 20,349 tests. The average for all 5-year-old cars was 84.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2019 Vauxhall Astra?

The most common failure reasons were brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords; stop lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2019 Vauxhall Astra reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 99, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).