Vauxhall Astra Excite Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Vauxhall Astra Excite reliable? We analysed 3,978 real MOT tests across 670 vehicles to find out.
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The Vauxhall Astra Excite is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Vauxhall Astra Excite.
Vauxhall Astra Excite Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Vauxhall Astra Excite. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Vauxhall Astra Excite Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Vauxhall Astra Excite models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Vauxhall Astra Excite Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Vauxhall Astra Excite owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Vauxhall Astra Excite Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Vauxhall Astra Excite 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 Excite Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vauxhall Astra Excite THIS CAR | 88.7% | 3,978 | 59,886 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 |
| Volvo XC60 R-design T6 Rcharg AWD A | 92% | 3,171 | 38,567 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Vauxhall Corsa (69.7% pass rate) and the Vauxhall Astra (71.9% pass rate), the Vauxhall Astra Excite outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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The Vauxhall Astra Excite has an overall MOT pass rate of 88.7% across 3,978 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Vauxhall Astra Excite with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.
A typical Vauxhall Astra Excite owner drives around 6,247 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.