2015 · 9 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2015 Vauxhall Astra MOT pass rate and common faults

46,014 MOT tests in 2024. 69.6% passed first time, compared with 73.5% for all cars the same age.

95Below average
Passed first time69.6%
Failed or needed repairs30.4%
Typical mileage at test70,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 46,014 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken6.5%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.4%
    1,934 marked dangerous
  3. Tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative3.2%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.6%
    1,790 marked dangerous
  5. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.7%
  6. Washers: not working1.7%
  7. Position lamp: not working1.5%
  8. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.4%
  9. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases1.2%
  10. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.2%
    672 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics11.4%
  2. Tyres10.6%
  3. Suspension9.0%
  4. Brakes8.8%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.3%
  6. Emissions & leaks4.1%
  7. Body & chassis2.9%
  8. Wheels0.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm16.3%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure12.0%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick9.9%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened8.6%
  5. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine6.5%

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 2015 Vauxhall Astra?

In 2024, 69.6% of 2015 Vauxhall Astra cars passed their MOT first time, across 46,014 tests. The average for all 9-year-old cars was 73.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2015 Vauxhall Astra?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2015 Vauxhall Astra reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 95, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).