1993 · 31 years old at test · Petrol mostly

1993 Vauxhall Astra MOT pass rate and common faults

165 MOT tests in 2024. 71.5% passed first time, compared with 67.5% for all cars the same age.

106Above average
Passed first time71.5%
Failed or needed repairs28.5%
Typical mileage at test86,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 165 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength6.1%
  2. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt4.2%
  3. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded2.4%
  4. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits2.4%
  5. Coil spring: fractured or broken2.4%
  6. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases1.8%
  7. Emissions not tested: unable to be completed1.8%
  8. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure1.8%
    6 marked dangerous
  9. Flexible brake hoses: ferrule excessively corroded1.8%
  10. Position lamp: not working1.8%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension19.4%
  2. Body & chassis12.7%
  3. Brakes12.1%
  4. Lights & electrics11.5%
  5. Emissions & leaks9.7%
  6. Tyres5.5%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.4%
  8. Steering2.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine21.8%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded16.4%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm10.3%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure6.7%
  5. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases6.1%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength. 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 1993 Vauxhall Astra?

In 2024, 71.5% of 1993 Vauxhall Astra cars passed their MOT first time, across 165 tests. The average for all 31-year-old cars was 67.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 1993 Vauxhall Astra?

The most common failure reasons were component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 1993 Vauxhall Astra reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 106, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).