2009 · 15 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2009 Vauxhall Astra MOT pass rate and common faults

35,885 MOT tests in 2024. 55.9% passed first time, compared with 58.4% for all cars the same age.

96Below average
Passed first time55.9%
Failed or needed repairs44.1%
Typical mileage at test99,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 35,885 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken8.6%
  2. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases3.5%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.5%
    1,920 marked dangerous
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn3.1%
  5. Horn: not working2.7%
  6. Position lamp: not working2.7%
  7. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.6%
    1,199 marked dangerous
  8. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn2.6%
  9. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.5%
    1,281 marked dangerous
  10. Stop lamp: not working2.4%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension26.1%
  2. Lights & electrics24.7%
  3. Brakes17.5%
  4. Emissions & leaks9.9%
  5. Tyres9.8%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)8.7%
  7. Body & chassis7.0%
  8. Steering1.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine24.3%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm19.8%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened19.1%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure13.1%
  5. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened11.5%

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 2009 Vauxhall Astra?

In 2024, 55.9% of 2009 Vauxhall Astra cars passed their MOT first time, across 35,885 tests. The average for all 15-year-old cars was 58.4%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2009 Vauxhall Astra?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2009 Vauxhall Astra reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 96, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).