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Vauxhall ASTRA - 1991

129.6 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 1991 is 263.4 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Vauxhall ASTRA, model year 1991. Sample size: 136 cars, 233 tests and 302 recorded faults.
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Less faults compared to the average car of same model year

Quick summary

Total: 136 cars

The 1991 Vauxhall Astra has an overall defect rate of 130 per 100 vehicles, which is significantly lower than the average of 263 per 100 vehicles for its year, marking a 51% improvement. It shows a consistent performance across various mileage ranges, particularly excelling in categories like brakes, steering, and visibility, where it demonstrates a lower failure rate compared to the average. Notably, the model also stands out with fewer defects in lights and electrics, wheels and suspensions, and body structure. While there is some evidence of tyre wear, it is not a distinguishing issue for this model. Overall, the Astra presents a reliable option, particularly in key safety and structural areas.

Cars by mileage segment

Total: 136 cars

More model years for Vauxhall ASTRA

1989 1990 1991 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022

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Categories

Brakes
▲ 38.8% better
64.4 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 105.2 / 100 tests
  • Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
  • Flexible brake hose: excessively damaged, deteriorated, chafed, twisted or stretched
  • Brake hose ferrules: excessively corroded
  • Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake
  • Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
Steering
▲ 34.8% better
18.9 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 29.0 / 100 tests
  • Power steering fluid leaking or system malfunctioning
  • Steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover: missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc.
  • Steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover: damaged or deteriorated
  • A steering ball joint: with excessive wear or free play
Visibility
▲ 59.4% better
8.6 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 21.2 / 100 tests
  • Wiper blade: missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
  • Wiper blade: defective
  • Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen
  • Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen
Lights & Electrics
▲ 61.0% better
23.2 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 59.5 / 100 tests
  • The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
  • Stop lamp(s): all missing or inoperative
  • A headlamp: missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED
  • The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
  • A lens defective: such that the emitted light is adversely affected
Wheels & Suspension
▲ 61.1% better
68.7 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 176.5 / 100 tests
  • A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
  • A spring: or spring component fractured or seriously weakened
  • A wheel bearing: with excessive play
  • The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm … is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
  • Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
Body/Structure
▲ 49.1% better
32.6 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 64.1 / 100 tests
  • A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot: severely deteriorated
  • A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot: missing, split, insecure or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt
  • Exhaust system has a major leak or is insecure
  • Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that: the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced
  • A door will not open using the relevant control or close properly
Equipment
▲ 48.9% better
9.4 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 18.4 / 100 tests
  • is significantly reduced or The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any seat belt anchorage (a ’prescribed area’): inadequately repaired
  • A seat belt:
  • is significantly reduced or The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any seat belt anchorage (a ’prescribed area’): inadequately repaired
  • Seat belt buckle missing, damaged or not functioning as intended
  • Audible warning:
Other
▲ 36.7% better
33.5 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 52.9 / 100 tests
  • Fluid: leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users
  • An induction or exhaust leak that could affect emissions levels
  • Emissions test unable to be completed
  • Emissions levels exceed default limits
  • Lambda coefficient outside the default limits or the range specified by the manufacturer

Fault rate by mileage segment

Model    Year average
0 474 0–31,000 mi 31,000–62,000 62,000–93,000 93,000–124,000 124,000+
* Metric: faults per 100 tests.

Most common faults (Top 10)

Fluid: leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 32
Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 23
A wheel bearing: with excessive play
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 16
Steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover: damaged or deteriorated
MINOR
Occurrences: 14
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 14
The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm … is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 12
A spring: or spring component fractured or seriously weakened
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 11
Exhaust system has a major leak or is insecure
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 11
Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 9
A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot: severely deteriorated
MINOR
Occurrences: 8

Serious faults (Top 10)

is significantly reduced or The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any seat belt anchorage (a ’prescribed area’): inadequately repaired
FAIL
Occurrences: 6
A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot: missing, split, insecure or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt
FAIL
Occurrences: 5
Emissions levels exceed default limits
FAIL
Occurrences: 4
The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm … is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
FAIL
Occurrences: 4
Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 4
Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake
FAIL
Occurrences: 3
Brakes imbalance across an axle such that: the braking effort from any wheel is less than 70% of the maximum effort recorded from the other wheel on the same axle. Or in the case of testing on the road, the vehicle deviates excessively from a straight lin
FAIL
Occurrences: 3
The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 3
Wiper blade: missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 3
Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
FAIL
Occurrences: 3