2016 · 8 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2016 Vauxhall Astra MOT pass rate and common faults

52,888 MOT tests in 2024. 76.5% passed first time, compared with 76.6% for all cars the same age.

100About average
Passed first time76.5%
Failed or needed repairs23.5%
Typical mileage at test63,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 52,888 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative3.6%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.3%
    2,253 marked dangerous
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.2%
    1,617 marked dangerous
  4. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam1.7%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.5%
  6. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.4%
  7. Stop lamp: not working0.9%
  8. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.9%
  9. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.8%
    517 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres10.4%
  2. Lights & electrics9.7%
  3. Brakes6.8%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.6%
  5. Suspension3.4%
  6. Emissions & leaks2.4%
  7. Body & chassis1.5%
  8. Steering0.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm14.1%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure12.3%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick11.3%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened10.2%
  5. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine5.2%

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: tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative. 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 2016 Vauxhall Astra?

In 2024, 76.5% of 2016 Vauxhall Astra cars passed their MOT first time, across 52,888 tests. The average for all 8-year-old cars was 76.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2016 Vauxhall Astra?

The most common failure reasons were tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2016 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).