2011 · 13 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2011 Vauxhall Astra MOT pass rate and common faults

43,129 MOT tests in 2024. 62.2% passed first time, compared with 61.8% for all cars the same age.

101About average
Passed first time62.2%
Failed or needed repairs37.8%
Typical mileage at test98,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 43,129 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken5.8%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.8%
    2,100 marked dangerous
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.0%
    1,934 marked dangerous
  4. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases2.7%
  5. Position lamp: not working2.6%
  6. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.1%
    1,192 marked dangerous
  7. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.0%
  8. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.9%
  9. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements1.7%
  10. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn1.7%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics18.4%
  2. Suspension15.4%
  3. Brakes14.5%
  4. Tyres9.0%
  5. Emissions & leaks7.3%
  6. Body & chassis7.3%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.5%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.9%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm20.1%
  2. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine19.9%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure12.5%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened11.4%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick9.8%

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 2011 Vauxhall Astra?

In 2024, 62.2% of 2011 Vauxhall Astra cars passed their MOT first time, across 43,129 tests. The average for all 13-year-old cars was 61.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2011 Vauxhall Astra?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2011 Vauxhall Astra reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 101, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).