MOT reliability
Vauxhall Astra cdti
67 vehicles · 95 completed MOT tests analysed
72%
MOT pass rate
Based on 67 Vauxhall Astra cdti vehicles and 95 completed MOT tests, the Vauxhall Astra cdti has an overall 72% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 125,968 miles.
67
Vehicles
95
MOT tests
8,821
Avg miles / year
0.8
Faults per test
4%
Dangerous-fault share
Vauxhall Astra cdti problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Vauxhall Astra cdti MOT tests:
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Tyres, wheels & suspension46%
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Emissions & nuisance19%
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Other15%
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Lamps & electrical11%
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Brakes9%
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Visibility5%
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Identification & plates3%
Vauxhall Astra cdti pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | 67% |
| 4 | 2 | 100% |
| 5 | 1 | 100% |
| 6 | 2 | 100% |
| 7 | 3 | 67% |
| 8 | 1 | 100% |
| 9 | 2 | 100% |
| 10 | 3 | 67% |
| 11 | 4 | 50% |
| 12 | 1 | 100% |
| 13 | 3 | 67% |
| 14 | 3 | 67% |
| 15 | 2 | 50% |
Fuel types: Diesel (67)
Most common Vauxhall Astra cdti MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Vauxhall Astra cdti MOT tests:
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (8 times)
- Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i)) (5 times)
- Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) (4 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (3 times)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (3 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (2 times)
- Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
- Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i)) (2 times)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i)) (2 times)
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt (2 times)
Vauxhall Astra cdti pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 1 | 16 | 69% | 138,742 |
| 2008 | 1 | 14 | 79% | 174,978 |
Vauxhall Astra cdti reliability FAQ
Across 67 Vauxhall Astra cdti vehicles in our MOT data,
72% pass the MOT (a 28% failure rate), with about
0.8 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Vauxhall Astra cdti MOT issues are:
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)); Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i)); Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)).
The typical Vauxhall Astra cdti in our data has covered around
125,968 miles.
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