Vauxhall Astra Life Cdti Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Vauxhall Astra Life Cdti reliable? We analysed 3,230 real MOT tests across 1,034 vehicles to find out.
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The Vauxhall Astra Life Cdti is about average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Vauxhall Astra Life Cdti.
Vauxhall Astra Life Cdti Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Vauxhall Astra Life Cdti. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Vauxhall Astra Life Cdti Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Vauxhall Astra Life Cdti owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Vauxhall Astra Life Cdti Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Vauxhall Astra Life 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 Life 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 Life Cdti THIS CAR | 73.7% | 3,230 | 136,112 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 |
| Volkswagen Tiguan R Line TDI Bmt 4MOTN Sa | 94.5% | 1,482 | 66,254 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Vauxhall Corsa (69.7% pass rate) and the Vauxhall Astra (71.9% pass rate), the Vauxhall Astra Life Cdti outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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The Vauxhall Astra Life Cdti has an overall MOT pass rate of 73.7% across 3,230 real MOT tests — roughly in line with the UK average.
A typical Vauxhall Astra Life Cdti owner drives around 6,267 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.