2002 · 22 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2002 Vauxhall Astra MOT pass rate and common faults

5,597 MOT tests in 2024. 53.1% passed first time, compared with 58.1% for all cars the same age.

91Well below average
Passed first time53.1%
Failed or needed repairs46.9%
Typical mileage at test99,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 5,597 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect6.7%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded5.8%
  3. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases5.3%
  4. Coil spring: fractured or broken4.8%
  5. Position lamp: not working3.6%
  6. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength3.5%
  7. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements3.3%
  8. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.2%
    284 marked dangerous
  9. Stop lamp: not working3.2%
  10. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.0%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics37.3%
  2. Suspension26.6%
  3. Brakes25.0%
  4. Body & chassis11.7%
  5. Emissions & leaks11.6%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)9.9%
  7. Tyres9.1%
  8. Steering2.2%

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 engine22.0%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm16.3%
  4. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened14.9%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure14.1%

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 2002 Vauxhall Astra?

In 2024, 53.1% of 2002 Vauxhall Astra cars passed their MOT first time, across 5,597 tests. The average for all 22-year-old cars was 58.1%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2002 Vauxhall Astra?

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

Is the 2002 Vauxhall Astra reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 91, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).