2005 · 19 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2005 Vauxhall Astra MOT pass rate and common faults

14,499 MOT tests in 2024. 52.2% passed first time, compared with 56.5% for all cars the same age.

92Below average
Passed first time52.2%
Failed or needed repairs47.8%
Typical mileage at test105,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 14,499 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken6.4%
  2. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect6.0%
  3. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction5.2%
  4. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements4.7%
  5. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases3.6%
  6. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.2%
    721 marked dangerous
  7. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded3.0%
  8. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits2.9%
  9. Service brake performance: excessively binding2.8%
  10. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn2.8%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics33.9%
  2. Brakes26.5%
  3. Suspension25.4%
  4. Emissions & leaks17.2%
  5. Tyres9.4%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)9.3%
  7. Body & chassis8.3%
  8. Steering4.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm18.9%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded18.3%
  3. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine17.8%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened17.2%
  5. Non-component advisories: Play in steering rack inner joint(s)15.2%

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: coil spring: fractured or broken. 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 2005 Vauxhall Astra?

In 2024, 52.2% of 2005 Vauxhall Astra cars passed their MOT first time, across 14,499 tests. The average for all 19-year-old cars was 56.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2005 Vauxhall Astra?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect; malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2005 Vauxhall Astra reliable at MOT time?

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