2001 · 23 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2001 Vauxhall Astra MOT pass rate and common faults

3,129 MOT tests in 2024. 56.3% passed first time, compared with 59.4% for all cars the same age.

95Below average
Passed first time56.3%
Failed or needed repairs43.7%
Typical mileage at test94,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 3,129 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases5.5%
  2. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect5.4%
  3. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded5.1%
  4. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength4.1%
  5. Coil spring: fractured or broken3.7%
  6. Position lamp: not working3.2%
  7. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.8%
  8. Emissions not tested: unable to be completed2.5%
  9. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements2.5%
  10. Stop lamp: not working2.4%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics31.4%
  2. Suspension22.5%
  3. Brakes20.8%
  4. Body & chassis12.5%
  5. Emissions & leaks10.8%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)9.2%
  7. Tyres6.2%
  8. Steering1.8%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded34.7%
  2. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine20.8%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm16.0%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure15.6%
  5. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened13.6%

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: exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases. 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 2001 Vauxhall Astra?

In 2024, 56.3% of 2001 Vauxhall Astra cars passed their MOT first time, across 3,129 tests. The average for all 23-year-old cars was 59.4%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2001 Vauxhall Astra?

The most common failure reasons were exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases; headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect; rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2001 Vauxhall Astra reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 95, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).