2017 · 7 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2017 Vauxhall Astra MOT pass rate and common faults

43,829 MOT tests in 2024. 79.7% passed first time, compared with 79.8% for all cars the same age.

100About average
Passed first time79.7%
Failed or needed repairs20.3%
Typical mileage at test56,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 43,829 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.1%
    1,759 marked dangerous
  2. Stop lamp: not working2.3%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.8%
    1,130 marked dangerous
  4. Tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative1.5%
  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 malfunction1.2%
  7. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.9%
  8. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam0.8%
  9. Position lamp: not working0.8%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics9.5%
  2. Tyres7.6%
  3. Brakes5.9%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.2%
  5. Emissions & leaks1.9%
  6. Suspension1.9%
  7. Body & chassis1.4%
  8. Steering0.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure13.5%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm13.3%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick11.7%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened9.2%
  5. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn4.2%

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: brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. 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 2017 Vauxhall Astra?

In 2024, 79.7% of 2017 Vauxhall Astra cars passed their MOT first time, across 43,829 tests. The average for all 7-year-old cars was 79.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2017 Vauxhall Astra?

The most common failure reasons were brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; stop lamp: not working; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2017 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).