MOT reliability

Vauxhall Astar

Q: Is the Vauxhall Astar reliable?

Across 2 Vauxhall Astar vehicles in our MOT data, 73% pass the MOT (a 27% failure rate), with about 1.9 faults or advisories recorded per test.

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

The typical Vauxhall Astar in our data has covered around 143,962 miles.

2 vehicles · 33 completed MOT tests analysed

73%

MOT pass rate

Based on 2 Vauxhall Astar vehicles and 33 completed MOT tests, the Vauxhall Astar has an overall 73% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 143,962 miles.

Vehicles

MOT tests

8,301

Avg miles / year

1.9

Faults per test

Dangerous-fault share

Vauxhall Astar problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Vauxhall Astar MOT tests:

Other48%
Tyres, wheels & suspension29%
Brakes16%
Steering6%
Identification & plates5%
Lamps & electrical5%
Visibility3%
Body & structure3%

Vauxhall Astar pass rate by age

Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
3	2	50%
4	3	67%
5	4	50%
6	2	100%
7	3	67%
8	3	100%
9	2	100%
10	2	100%
11	1	100%
12	3	67%
13	3	67%
14	3	67%
15	2	50%

Fuel types: Diesel (2)

Most common Vauxhall Astar MOT faults

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d) (5 times)
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b)) (3 times)
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (3 times)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i)) (3 times)
Nail in nearside front tyre (2 times)
rear brake discs pitted slightly (2 times)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3) (2 times)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3) (2 times)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d) (2 times)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d) (2 times)
Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge (2 times)
Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i)) (2 times)
Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c)) (2 times)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/50/R18 (v) (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)

Vauxhall Astar pass rate by registration year

Year	Vehicles	Tests	Pass rate	Avg mileage
2011	1	16	75%	127,507
2009	1	17	71%	160,417

Vauxhall Astar reliability FAQ

Across 2 Vauxhall Astar vehicles in our MOT data, 73% pass the MOT (a 27% failure rate), with about 1.9 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Vauxhall Astar MOT issues are: Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d); Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b)); Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i)).

The typical Vauxhall Astar in our data has covered around 143,962 miles.

Compare the Vauxhall Astar

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