2000 · 24 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2000 Vauxhall Astra MOT pass rate and common faults

1,640 MOT tests in 2024. 56.3% passed first time, compared with 61.5% for all cars the same age.

92Well below average
Passed first time56.3%
Failed or needed repairs43.7%
Typical mileage at test94,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,640 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect5.5%
  2. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits5.2%
  3. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases4.7%
  4. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength4.7%
  5. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded4.0%
  6. Catalyst emissions: carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits3.7%
  7. Coil spring: fractured or broken3.1%
  8. Stop lamp: not working3.1%
  9. Emissions not tested: unable to be completed2.9%
  10. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.8%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics29.2%
  2. Emissions & leaks21.5%
  3. Suspension21.2%
  4. Brakes19.0%
  5. Body & chassis11.0%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)8.2%
  7. Tyres5.5%
  8. Steering3.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded35.4%
  2. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine21.0%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure14.8%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm14.3%
  5. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened13.2%

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: headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect. 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 2000 Vauxhall Astra?

In 2024, 56.3% of 2000 Vauxhall Astra cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,640 tests. The average for all 24-year-old cars was 61.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2000 Vauxhall Astra?

The most common failure reasons were headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect; catalyst emissions: lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits; exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2000 Vauxhall Astra reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 92, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).