2015 Vauxhall Astra · 157,020 MOT tests
2015 Vauxhall Astra reliability
2015 Vauxhall Astras fail 28.1% of first MOT tests, 16% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 23 of 25 Astra years (157,020 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Vauxhall Astras: 34.5%)
- 28.1%
- first-time fail rate (all Vauxhall Astras: 34.5%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 16% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 8
- 63,542
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 8
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 157,020
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2015 against the years either side
- 2014 cars: 13% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2015 car does worse)
- 2016 cars: about average for its age (the 2015 car does worse)
- Weak spot: tyres, 8.5% of tests fail here (33% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Plates: a 2015 car carries a 64 plate (January–February 2015), or a 15 plate (March–August 2015), or a 65 plate (September–December 2015).
Common problems
What fails on a 2015 Vauxhall Astra
Fail rate by area
- Tyres8.5%
- Lights and electrics8.2%
- Suspension7.8%
- Brakes5.9%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors4.8%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks2.6%
- Body, chassis and structure2.3%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 5.79%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 3.08%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Tyre pressure monitoring system faulty 2.56%
A faulty tyre pressure monitor cannot warn about low tyre pressure, so check tyres manually and have the fault diagnosed.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.44%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Position lamp not working 1.86%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Windscreen washers not working 1.68%
Without working washers the windscreen cannot be cleaned while driving, which is a safety risk in dirty weather.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (14.51%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (10.32%) · Brake pads wearing thin (9.13%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (6.43%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (4.28%) · Exhaust has minor gas leak (3.16%)
Other years
Every Vauxhall Astra year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2015 Vauxhall Astra reliable?
2015 Vauxhall Astras fail 28.1% of first MOT tests, 16% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 23 of 25 Astra years (157,020 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2015 Vauxhall Astra MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (5.79% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (3.08% of tests), tyre pressure monitoring system faulty (2.56% of tests).
How many miles should a 2015 Vauxhall Astra have done?
At its MOT aged about 8, a typical 2015 Vauxhall Astra shows 63,542 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2015 car?
A car first registered in 2015 carries a 64 plate (January–February 2015), or a 15 plate (March–August 2015), or a 65 plate (September–December 2015).
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