Vauxhall Astra Energy Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Vauxhall Astra Energy car check
Is the Vauxhall Astra Energy reliable? We analysed 4,042 real MOT tests across 714 vehicles to find out.
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The Vauxhall Astra Energy is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Vauxhall Astra Energy.
Vauxhall Astra Energy Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Vauxhall Astra Energy. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Vauxhall Astra Energy Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Vauxhall Astra Energy owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Vauxhall Astra Energy Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Vauxhall Astra Energy 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 Energy Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vauxhall Astra Energy THIS CAR | 82.4% | 4,042 | 75,220 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 |
| Kia Sportage Gt-line S Isg HEV A | 90.8% | 7,618 | 24,428 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Vauxhall Corsa (69.7% pass rate) and the Vauxhall Astra (71.9% pass rate), the Vauxhall Astra Energy outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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The Vauxhall Astra Energy has an overall MOT pass rate of 82.4% across 4,042 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
A typical Vauxhall Astra Energy owner drives around 5,636 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.