‹ Vauxhall Astra2016 Vauxhall Astra: MOT pass rate and common faults
55,196 first MOTs in 2025 · DVSA data · For guidance only · How we count
73.1%passed first time
Share of first MOT tests passed with no repairs. Repairs made at the test centre count as a fail.
- 2016 Vauxhall Astra73.1%
- All 2016 cars74.9%
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Its own MOT history, free.
Most common failure areas
Share of the 14,847 failed first MOTs with a fault in each area. A test can count in more than one area, so these add up to more than 100%.
- Tyres46.3%
- Lights and electrics30.1%
- Brakes19.4%
- Suspension15.8%
- Windscreen, wipers, mirrors13.9%
- Noise, emissions, leaks9.6%
- Body, chassis, structure6.3%
- Steering2.0%
- Wheels1.5%
- Seat belts and airbags1.3%
- Number plates and VIN0.6%
Typical mileage at test70,000
Median odometer reading at the 2025 MOT, in miles.
What MOT data can't tell you about any 2016 Vauxhall Astra
Outstanding finance, write-offs, theft and plate changes aren't in MOT records. For a particular car, you need a history check.