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Vauxhall Astra Design Cdti Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Vauxhall Astra Design Cdti reliable? We analysed 776 real MOT tests across 186 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 776 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
84.3%
Typical Mileage
90,146mi
Annual Mileage
8,356mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Vauxhall Astra Design 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 Design Cdti.

Vauxhall Astra Design Cdti Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Vauxhall Astra Design Cdti. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Vauxhall Astra Design Cdti Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Vauxhall Astra Design Cdti owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
5,524 mi/yr
Typical
8,356 mi/yr
Average
9,088 mi/yr
Heavy usage
12,231 mi/yr

Vauxhall Astra Design Cdti Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Vauxhall Astra Design Cdti MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
90,146 mi
75th Percentile
126,388 mi
95th Percentile
177,506 mi
Max Recorded
225,467 mi

How Does the Vauxhall Astra Design 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 Design Cdti THIS CAR 84.3% 776 90,146 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
Rolls Royce Shadow 2 82% 1,513 82,300 mi 49 yrs

Compared to the Vauxhall Corsa (69.7% pass rate) and the Vauxhall Astra (71.9% pass rate), the Vauxhall Astra Design Cdti outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Vauxhall Astra Design Cdti?

The Vauxhall Astra Design Cdti has an overall MOT pass rate of 84.3% across 776 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

A typical Vauxhall Astra Design Cdti owner drives around 8,356 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.

Vauxhall Astra Design Cdti — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Vauxhall Astra Design Cdti reliable?
Based on 776 MOT tests, the Vauxhall Astra Design Cdti has a 84.3% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Vauxhall Astra Design Cdti?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Vauxhall Astra Design Cdti do per year?
The typical Vauxhall Astra Design Cdti does around 8,356 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Vauxhall Astra Design Cdti last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Vauxhall Astra Design Cdti?
Yes. An MOT pass rate tells you about the model in general, but a vehicle history check reveals the specific car's finance, stolen, write-off and mileage history — things the seller may not disclose.