MOT reliability

Vauxhall A

Q: Is the Vauxhall A reliable?

Across 2 Vauxhall A vehicles in our MOT data, 85% pass the MOT (a 15% failure rate), with about 1.1 faults or advisories recorded per test.

Q: What is the average mileage of a Vauxhall A?

The typical Vauxhall A in our data has covered around 85,115 miles.

2 vehicles · 26 completed MOT tests analysed

85%

MOT pass rate

Based on 2 Vauxhall A vehicles and 26 completed MOT tests, the Vauxhall A has an overall 85% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 85,115 miles.

Vehicles

MOT tests

4,402

Avg miles / year

1.1

Faults per test

Dangerous-fault share

Vauxhall A problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Vauxhall A MOT tests:

Brakes36%
Tyres, wheels & suspension32%
Other25%
Steering7%
Body & structure7%

Vauxhall A pass rate by age

Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
3	2	50%
4	1	100%
5	1	100%
6	1	100%
7	1	100%
8	2	50%
9	2	50%
10	1	100%
11	1	100%
12	1	100%
13	1	100%
14	1	100%
15	2	50%
16	1	100%
17	1	100%

Fuel types: Petrol (1), Diesel (1)

Most common Vauxhall A MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Vauxhall A MOT tests:

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) (2 times)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) (1 times)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) (1 times)
Offside Rear Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b) (1 times)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) (1 times)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) (1 times)
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)) (1 times)
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i)) (1 times)
Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i)) (1 times)
rear brake back plates corroded (1 times)
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c)) (1 times)

Vauxhall A pass rate by registration year

Year	Vehicles	Tests	Pass rate	Avg mileage
2009	1	19	79%	127,822
1934	1	7	100%	42,409

Vauxhall A reliability FAQ

Across 2 Vauxhall A vehicles in our MOT data, 85% pass the MOT (a 15% failure rate), with about 1.1 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Vauxhall A MOT issues are: Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i); Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)); Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)).

The typical Vauxhall A in our data has covered around 85,115 miles.

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