Vauxhall Astra: brakes MOT failures
Of the 4,357,149 Vauxhall Astra MOT tests in this dataset, 7.3% recorded at least one brakes failure. It shows up most on 2002 and 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1988 | 266 | 4.1% |
| 1989 | 563 | 6.8% |
| 1990 | 668 | 6.1% |
| 1991 | 638 | 5.8% |
| 1992 | 559 | 7.9% |
| 1993 | 1,249 | 6.6% |
| 1994 | 1,771 | 7.8% |
| 1995 | 2,646 | 9.8% |
| 1996 | 2,453 | 9.4% |
| 1997 | 4,330 | 9.3% |
| 1998 | 4,927 | 9.8% |
| 1999 | 9,996 | 9.8% |
| 2000 | 16,385 | 10.4% |
| 2001 | 28,754 | 11.3% |
| 2002 | 50,317 | 12.2% |
| 2003 | 64,821 | 12.2% |
| 2004 | 74,460 | 12.3% |
| 2005 | 138,002 | 12.2% |
| 2006 | 198,659 | 12.1% |
| 2007 | 306,408 | 11.3% |
| 2008 | 296,441 | 9.7% |
| 2009 | 277,103 | 8.0% |
| 2010 | 356,248 | 8.6% |
| 2011 | 303,477 | 6.9% |
| 2012 | 333,443 | 6.5% |
| 2013 | 368,677 | 6.1% |
| 2014 | 330,669 | 5.2% |
| 2015 | 289,917 | 4.8% |
| 2016 | 326,868 | 4.1% |
| 2017 | 263,143 | 3.8% |
| 2018 | 169,021 | 3.5% |
| 2019 | 95,868 | 3.4% |
| 2020 | 21,136 | 3.0% |
| 2021 | 13,076 | 3.1% |
| 2022 | 3,177 | 1.6% |
Methodology & source. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.