2020 · 4 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2020 Vauxhall Astra MOT pass rate and common faults

6,089 MOT tests in 2024. 86.3% passed first time, compared with 86.9% for all cars the same age.

99About average
Passed first time86.3%
Failed or needed repairs13.7%
Typical mileage at test28,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 6,089 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction3.4%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.1%
    204 marked dangerous
  3. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.3%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm0.9%
    80 marked dangerous
  5. Stop lamp: not working0.7%
  6. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.5%
    44 marked dangerous
  7. Headlamp aim: too low0.5%
  8. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.5%
    42 marked dangerous
  9. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.5%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres4.4%
  2. Brakes4.2%
  3. Lights & electrics4.2%
  4. Emissions & leaks3.6%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.4%
  6. Body & chassis0.7%
  7. Suspension0.4%
  8. Steering0.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick11.3%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm9.8%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure5.6%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened4.0%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.9%

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: malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction. 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 2020 Vauxhall Astra?

In 2024, 86.3% of 2020 Vauxhall Astra cars passed their MOT first time, across 6,089 tests. The average for all 4-year-old cars was 86.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2020 Vauxhall Astra?

The most common failure reasons were malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction; 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. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2020 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).