2010 · 14 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2010 Vauxhall Astra MOT pass rate and common faults

48,719 MOT tests in 2024. 59.4% passed first time, compared with 59.6% for all cars the same age.

100About average
Passed first time59.4%
Failed or needed repairs40.6%
Typical mileage at test97,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 48,719 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken5.9%
  2. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases3.4%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.3%
    2,038 marked dangerous
  4. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements3.3%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.2%
    2,436 marked dangerous
  6. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.6%
  7. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.5%
  8. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn2.2%
  9. Position lamp: not working2.2%
  10. Parking brake performance: inoperative on one side2.2%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics19.9%
  2. Suspension19.6%
  3. Brakes18.8%
  4. Emissions & leaks9.4%
  5. Tyres9.2%
  6. Body & chassis8.0%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.3%
  8. Steering1.0%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine24.1%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm19.7%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened13.7%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure13.3%
  5. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened11.6%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. 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 2010 Vauxhall Astra?

In 2024, 59.4% of 2010 Vauxhall Astra cars passed their MOT first time, across 48,719 tests. The average for all 14-year-old cars was 59.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2010 Vauxhall Astra?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2010 Vauxhall Astra reliable at MOT time?

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