2019 Vauxhall Astra · 51,197 MOT tests
2019 Vauxhall Astra reliability
2019 Vauxhall Astras fail 15% of first MOT tests, 10% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 14 of 25 Astra years (51,197 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Vauxhall Astras: 34.5%)
- 15%
- first-time fail rate (all Vauxhall Astras: 34.5%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 10% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 4
- 32,689
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 4
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 51,197
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2019 against the years either side
- 2018 cars: 8% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2019 car does worse)
- 2020 cars: 6% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2019 car does worse)
- Weak spot: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 1.3% of tests fail here (63% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 35% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2019 car carries a 68 plate (January–February 2019), or a 19 plate (March–August 2019), or a 69 plate (September–December 2019).
Common problems
What fails on a 2019 Vauxhall Astra
Fail rate by area
- Tyres5%
- Lights and electrics4.6%
- Brakes3.9%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors2.1%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.3%
- Suspension0.5%
- Steering0.4%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 2.65%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.5%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Stop lamp not working 1.18%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 0.96%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 0.94%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Dipped beam headlamp not working 0.75%
A failed dipped beam makes it hard to see and be seen at night, so the lamp needs fixing before driving.
Common advisories
Brake pads wearing thin (10.8%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (8.82%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (6.27%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (4.28%) · Brake discs showing some wear (2.42%) · Tyre has a shallow cut (2.32%)
Other years
Every Vauxhall Astra year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2019 Vauxhall Astra reliable?
2019 Vauxhall Astras fail 15% of first MOT tests, 10% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 14 of 25 Astra years (51,197 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2019 Vauxhall Astra MOT?
Most often brake pads worn below 1.5mm (2.65% of tests), tyre cut reaching ply or cords (1.5% of tests), stop lamp not working (1.18% of tests).
How many miles should a 2019 Vauxhall Astra have done?
At its MOT aged about 4, a typical 2019 Vauxhall Astra shows 32,689 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2019 car?
A car first registered in 2019 carries a 68 plate (January–February 2019), or a 19 plate (March–August 2019), or a 69 plate (September–December 2019).
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