1994 · 30 years old at test · Petrol mostly

1994 Vauxhall Astra MOT pass rate and common faults

194 MOT tests in 2024. 65.5% passed first time, compared with 67.5% for all cars the same age.

97Below average
Passed first time65.5%
Failed or needed repairs34.5%
Typical mileage at test86,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 194 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded5.2%
  2. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength4.6%
  3. Stop lamp: not working4.6%
  4. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively4.1%
  5. Service brake imbalance: across an axle4.1%
  6. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases2.1%
  7. Coil spring: fractured or broken2.1%
  8. Horn: not working2.1%
  9. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements2.1%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics22.7%
  2. Brakes19.1%
  3. Suspension12.4%
  4. Body & chassis10.8%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)9.3%
  6. Emissions & leaks9.3%
  7. Tyres2.6%
  8. Seat belts & airbags2.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine22.7%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded20.1%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure9.3%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn7.2%
  5. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength6.7%

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: rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded. 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 1994 Vauxhall Astra?

In 2024, 65.5% of 1994 Vauxhall Astra cars passed their MOT first time, across 194 tests. The average for all 30-year-old cars was 67.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 1994 Vauxhall Astra?

The most common failure reasons were rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded; component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; stop lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 1994 Vauxhall Astra reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 97, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).