2007 · 17 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2007 Vauxhall Astra MOT pass rate and common faults

35,357 MOT tests in 2024. 53.5% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

94Below average
Passed first time53.5%
Failed or needed repairs46.5%
Typical mileage at test108,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 35,357 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken7.6%
  2. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements3.9%
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn3.9%
  4. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases3.8%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.3%
    1,841 marked dangerous
  6. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction3.1%
  7. Horn: not working3.0%
  8. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn3.0%
  9. Position lamp: not working2.9%
  10. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits2.9%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics29.1%
  2. Suspension27.9%
  3. Brakes25.2%
  4. Emissions & leaks12.3%
  5. Tyres9.7%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)8.7%
  7. Body & chassis8.2%
  8. Steering3.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine24.6%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm19.8%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened19.7%
  4. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded16.3%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure13.2%

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 2007 Vauxhall Astra?

In 2024, 53.5% of 2007 Vauxhall Astra cars passed their MOT first time, across 35,357 tests. The average for all 17-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2007 Vauxhall Astra?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements; suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2007 Vauxhall Astra reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 94, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).