Vauxhall Astra: brakes MOT failures
Brakes was a recorded failure area in 7.3% of Vauxhall Astra MOT tests in this dataset. It is most prominent on 2002, 2004 cars.
Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair cost: £100–£350 per axle (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Brakes failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 9,996 | 9.8% |
| 2002 | 50,296 | 12.2% |
| 2004 | 74,445 | 12.3% |
| 2005 | 137,997 | 12.2% |
| 2006 | 198,646 | 12.1% |
| 2017 | 263,114 | 3.8% |
| 2018 | 169,005 | 3.5% |
| 2019 | 95,043 | 3.4% |
Methodology & source. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.