1995 · 29 years old at test · Petrol mostly

1995 Vauxhall Astra MOT pass rate and common faults

319 MOT tests in 2024. 64.3% passed first time, compared with 66.8% for all cars the same age.

96Below average
Passed first time64.3%
Failed or needed repairs35.7%
Typical mileage at test90,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 319 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Service brake imbalance: across an axle5.3%
  2. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength5.3%
  3. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded2.5%
  4. Stop lamp: not working2.5%
  5. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements2.2%
  6. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn2.2%
  7. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play2.2%
  8. Seat belts - prescribed areas: prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced2.2%
  9. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases1.9%
  10. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.6%

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes20.7%
  2. Lights & electrics18.5%
  3. Suspension16.0%
  4. Body & chassis10.7%
  5. Emissions & leaks9.7%
  6. Steering5.3%
  7. Tyres5.0%
  8. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine27.6%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded25.1%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure15.0%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm12.9%
  5. Registration plates: inscription illegible10.7%

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: service brake imbalance: across an axle. 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 1995 Vauxhall Astra?

In 2024, 64.3% of 1995 Vauxhall Astra cars passed their MOT first time, across 319 tests. The average for all 29-year-old cars was 66.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 1995 Vauxhall Astra?

The most common failure reasons were service brake imbalance: across an axle; component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 1995 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).