Vauxhall Astra: tyres MOT failures
Tyres was recorded as a failure area in 6.2% of Vauxhall Astra MOT tests — 271,886 tests out of 4,357,149. It shows up most on 2015 and 2016 cars.
Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair cost: £50–£120 per tyre (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Tyres failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 74,460 | 5.7% |
| 2005 | 138,002 | 6.3% |
| 2006 | 198,659 | 6.6% |
| 2007 | 306,408 | 6.6% |
| 2008 | 296,441 | 6.6% |
| 2009 | 277,103 | 6.4% |
| 2010 | 356,248 | 6.0% |
| 2011 | 303,477 | 6.3% |
| 2012 | 333,443 | 6.2% |
| 2013 | 368,677 | 5.9% |
| 2014 | 330,669 | 6.2% |
| 2015 | 289,917 | 7.2% |
| 2016 | 326,868 | 7.5% |
| 2017 | 263,143 | 5.8% |
| 2018 | 169,021 | 5.2% |
| 2019 | 95,868 | 4.5% |
| 2020 | 21,136 | 3.8% |
| 2021 | 13,076 | 4.2% |
| 2022 | 3,177 | 4.9% |
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.