2006 · 18 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2006 Vauxhall Astra MOT pass rate and common faults

21,863 MOT tests in 2024. 51.8% passed first time, compared with 56.1% for all cars the same age.

92Below average
Passed first time51.8%
Failed or needed repairs48.2%
Typical mileage at test107,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 21,863 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken7.1%
  2. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect5.1%
  3. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements4.8%
  4. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction4.2%
  5. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases4.0%
  6. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn3.9%
  7. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.5%
    1,201 marked dangerous
  8. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn3.1%
  9. Position lamp: not working2.9%
  10. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits2.7%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics33.7%
  2. Suspension29.4%
  3. Brakes26.6%
  4. Emissions & leaks15.2%
  5. Tyres9.6%
  6. Body & chassis8.6%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)8.4%
  8. Steering4.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm19.3%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened18.4%
  3. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine17.7%
  4. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded16.6%
  5. Non-component advisories: Play in steering rack inner joint(s)14.4%

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 2006 Vauxhall Astra?

In 2024, 51.8% of 2006 Vauxhall Astra cars passed their MOT first time, across 21,863 tests. The average for all 18-year-old cars was 56.1%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2006 Vauxhall Astra?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect; rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2006 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).