MOT reliability
Vauxhall Asta
2 vehicles · 21 completed MOT tests analysed
62%
MOT pass rate
Based on 2 Vauxhall Asta vehicles and 21 completed MOT tests, the Vauxhall Asta has an overall 62% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 145,464 miles.
2
Vehicles
21
MOT tests
6,273
Avg miles / year
1.9
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Vauxhall Asta problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Vauxhall Asta MOT tests:
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Other97%
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Emissions & nuisance8%
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Brakes3%
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Seatbelts & equipment3%
Vauxhall Asta pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | 1 | 100% |
| 6 | 2 | 50% |
| 7 | 1 | 100% |
| 8 | 2 | 50% |
| 9 | 1 | 100% |
| 10 | 1 | 100% |
| 11 | 2 | 50% |
| 12 | 1 | 100% |
| 13 | 4 | 50% |
| 14 | 2 | 50% |
| 15 | 2 | 50% |
| 16 | 2 | 50% |
Fuel types: Diesel (1), Petrol (1)
Most common Vauxhall Asta MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Vauxhall Asta MOT tests:
- Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b) (3 times)
- Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c) (2 times)
- Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b) (2 times)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) (2 times)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) (2 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a) (2 times)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c) (2 times)
- Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b) (2 times)
- Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage mirror (6.1.C.1) (2 times)
- Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a) (2 times)
- Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c) (1 times)
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a) (1 times)
- Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b) (1 times)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a) (1 times)
Vauxhall Asta pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 1 | 19 | 63% | 131,173 |
| 1993 | 1 | 2 | 50% | 159,756 |
Vauxhall Asta reliability FAQ
Across 2 Vauxhall Asta vehicles in our MOT data,
62% pass the MOT (a 38% failure rate), with about
1.9 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Vauxhall Asta MOT issues are:
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b); Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c); Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b).
The typical Vauxhall Asta in our data has covered around
145,464 miles.
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