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

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Is the Vauxhall Astra Excite Cdti reliable? We analysed 986 real MOT tests across 167 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 986 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
84.7%
Typical Mileage
91,789mi
Annual Mileage
7,720mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Vauxhall Astra Excite 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 Excite Cdti.

Vauxhall Astra Excite Cdti Number Plates

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

Vauxhall Astra Excite Cdti Common Faults & Problems

These are the most common serious faults found on Vauxhall Astra Excite Cdti models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.

Tyre has ply or cords exposed 1

Vauxhall Astra Excite Cdti Mileage — What's Normal?

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

Low usage
5,316 mi/yr
Typical
7,720 mi/yr
Average
9,063 mi/yr
Heavy usage
11,260 mi/yr

Vauxhall Astra Excite Cdti Mileage Distribution

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

Median
91,789 mi
75th Percentile
113,356 mi
95th Percentile
162,650 mi
Max Recorded
224,765 mi

How Does the Vauxhall Astra Excite 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 Excite Cdti THIS CAR 84.7% 986 91,789 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
Ducati Panigale V4 R 93.8% 304 2,617 mi — yrs

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

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Should you buy a used Vauxhall Astra Excite Cdti?

The Vauxhall Astra Excite Cdti has an overall MOT pass rate of 84.7% across 986 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 tyre has ply or cords exposed. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Vauxhall Astra Excite Cdti 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 Cdti owner drives around 7,720 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 Excite Cdti — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Vauxhall Astra Excite Cdti reliable?
Based on 986 MOT tests, the Vauxhall Astra Excite Cdti has a 84.7% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Vauxhall Astra Excite Cdti?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Vauxhall Astra Excite Cdti do per year?
The typical Vauxhall Astra Excite Cdti does around 7,720 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Vauxhall Astra Excite Cdti last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Vauxhall Astra Excite 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.