Vauxhall Astra Active Cdti Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Vauxhall Astra Active Cdti reliable? We analysed 1,130 real MOT tests across 206 vehicles to find out.
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The Vauxhall Astra Active Cdti is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Vauxhall Astra Active Cdti.
Vauxhall Astra Active Cdti Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Vauxhall Astra Active Cdti. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Vauxhall Astra Active Cdti Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Vauxhall Astra Active Cdti owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Vauxhall Astra Active Cdti Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Vauxhall Astra Active Cdti MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
How Does the Vauxhall Astra Active Cdti Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vauxhall Astra Active Cdti THIS CAR | 85.2% | 1,130 | 94,709 mi | — yrs |
| Vauxhall Corsa | 69.7% | 26,893,546 | 58,908 mi | 33 yrs |
| Vauxhall Astra | 71.9% | 25,288,868 | 76,280 mi | 34 yrs |
| Vauxhall Zafira | 71.9% | 8,488,627 | 75,062 mi | 27 yrs |
| Honda Accord Ex I-dtec | 78.8% | 968 | 126,765 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Vauxhall Corsa (69.7% pass rate) and the Vauxhall Astra (71.9% pass rate), the Vauxhall Astra Active Cdti outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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The Vauxhall Astra Active Cdti has an overall MOT pass rate of 85.2% across 1,130 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
A typical Vauxhall Astra Active Cdti owner drives around 7,690 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.