2021 · 3 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2021 Vauxhall Astra MOT pass rate and common faults

5,785 MOT tests in 2024. 87.5% passed first time, compared with 87.6% for all cars the same age.

100About average
Passed first time87.5%
Failed or needed repairs12.5%
Typical mileage at test24,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 5,785 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.0%
    168 marked dangerous
  2. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.7%
  3. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.5%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.0%
    75 marked dangerous
  5. Tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative0.9%
  6. Headlamp aim: too low0.7%
  7. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.6%
    43 marked dangerous
  8. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.6%
    44 marked dangerous
  9. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.5%
  10. Headlamp aim: too high0.4%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres5.4%
  2. Brakes3.6%
  3. Lights & electrics2.7%
  4. Emissions & leaks1.9%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.3%
  6. Wheels0.3%
  7. Steering0.3%
  8. Body & chassis0.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick11.5%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm9.5%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords3.2%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure3.1%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened2.7%

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 2021 Vauxhall Astra?

In 2024, 87.5% of 2021 Vauxhall Astra cars passed their MOT first time, across 5,785 tests. The average for all 3-year-old cars was 87.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2021 Vauxhall Astra?

The most common failure reasons were brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords; malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2021 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).