MOT Stats
Vehicle types : Car : Vauxhall : Nova
Vauxhall Nova
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | Most common fail reason |
| 1983 | 9 | 88.89% | Brakes out of balance across an axle. |
| 1984 | 32 | 87.5% | Wiper not operating, or missing. |
| 1985 | 63 | 76.19% | Brakes out of balance across an axle. |
| 1986 | 26 | 84.62% | Constant velocity joint boot missing, split, insecure or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. |
| 1987 | 47 | 78.72% | Brakes out of balance across an axle. |
| 1988 | 97 | 79.38% | Position lamp missing or inoperative. |
| 1989 | 119 | 82.35% | Emissions levels exceed default limits. |
| 1990 | 77 | 79.22% | Excessive corrosion to, or weakened structure near any suspension mounting. |
| 1991 | 130 | 81.54% | Headlamp aim outwith limits. |
| 1992 | 185 | 80% | Headlamp aim outwith limits. |
| 1993 | 51 | 74.51% | Position lamp missing or inoperative. |
| 1994 | 1 | 100% | n/a |
| 2009 | 1 | 100% | n/a |
| 2013 | 1 | 100% | n/a |
| 2020 | 1 | 100% | n/a |
Tests: 840
Average Vauxhall Nova pass rate: 80.36%
Most common fail reasons
| # | Reason | Fail code | Category | % |
| 1 | Headlamp aim outwith limits. | 4.1.2(a) | Major | 17% |
| 2 | Emissions levels exceed default limits. | 8.2.1.2(b) | Major | 15% |
| 3 | Excessive corrosion to, or weakened structure near any suspension mounting. | 5.3.6(a)(i) | Major | 15% |
| 4 | Brakes out of balance across an axle. | 1.2.1(b)(i) | Major | 13% |
| 5 | Constant velocity joint boot missing, split, insecure or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. | 6.1.7(g)(ii) | Major | 13% |
| 6 | Position lamp missing or inoperative. | 4.2.1(a)(ii) | Major | 13% |
| 7 | Windscreen washers not providing sufficient fluid. | 3.5(a) | Major | 10% |
| 8 | Horn not working. | 7.7(a) | Major | 8% |
| 9 | Headlamp beam image obviously incorrect. | 4.1.2(c) | Major | 8% |
| 10 | Wheel bearing with excessive play. | 5.1.3(a)(i) | Major | 7% |
Tests date range:
10th February 2023 to 9th February 2024
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