MOT reliability
Vauxhall Astra vxr
470 vehicles · 1,248 completed MOT tests analysed
83%
MOT pass rate
Based on 470 Vauxhall Astra vxr vehicles and 1,248 completed MOT tests, the Vauxhall Astra vxr has an overall 83% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 76,251 miles.
470
Vehicles
1,248
MOT tests
5,271
Avg miles / year
0.1
Faults per test
2%
Dangerous-fault share
Vauxhall Astra vxr problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Vauxhall Astra vxr MOT tests:
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Other34%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension29%
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Emissions & nuisance13%
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Lamps & electrical7%
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Brakes6%
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Identification & plates6%
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Seatbelts & equipment6%
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Body & structure4%
Vauxhall Astra vxr pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 4 | 100% |
| 4 | 3 | 100% |
| 5 | 5 | 80% |
| 6 | 4 | 75% |
| 7 | 6 | 67% |
| 8 | 6 | 67% |
| 9 | 2 | 100% |
| 10 | 3 | 100% |
| 11 | 2 | 100% |
| 13 | 7 | 57% |
| 14 | 3 | 100% |
| 15 | 5 | 80% |
| 16 | 5 | 60% |
| 17 | 5 | 60% |
| 18 | 2 | 100% |
| 19 | 2 | 50% |
Fuel types: Petrol (299), Other (171)
Most common Vauxhall Astra vxr MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Vauxhall Astra vxr MOT tests:
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (6 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (5 times)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b)) (5 times)
- Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (4 times)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (3 times)
- Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt (3 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (3 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (3 times)
- Horn not working (1.6.2a) (2 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (2 times)
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Standard fitment seat belt missing (2 times)
- Offside Front Standard fitment seat belt missing (2 times)
- Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a)) (2 times)
- this vehicle is a track use vehicle. The air bag system has been removed the vehicle is fitted with track use seats and stearing wheel. (2 times)
Vauxhall Astra vxr pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1 | 8 | 100% | 67,194 |
| 2010 | 1 | 15 | 87% | 87,749 |
| 2008 | 1 | 21 | 67% | 141,269 |
| 2006 | 2 | 20 | 70% | 121,447 |
Vauxhall Astra vxr reliability FAQ
Across 470 Vauxhall Astra vxr vehicles in our MOT data,
83% pass the MOT (a 17% failure rate), with about
0.1 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Vauxhall Astra vxr MOT issues are:
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)); Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)); Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b)).
The typical Vauxhall Astra vxr in our data has covered around
76,251 miles.
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