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Vauxhall Astra Ls DTI Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Vauxhall Astra Ls DTI reliable? We analysed 534 real MOT tests across 335 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 534 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
72.3%
Typical Mileage
164,034mi
Annual Mileage
5,218mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Vauxhall Astra Ls DTI is about average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Vauxhall Astra Ls DTI.

Vauxhall Astra Ls DTI Number Plates

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

Vauxhall Astra Ls DTI Mileage — What's Normal?

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

Low usage
3,041 mi/yr
Typical
5,218 mi/yr
Average
6,208 mi/yr
Heavy usage
8,213 mi/yr

Vauxhall Astra Ls DTI Mileage Distribution

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

Median
164,034 mi
75th Percentile
191,406 mi
95th Percentile
245,784 mi
Max Recorded
384,693 mi

How Does the Vauxhall Astra Ls DTI Compare?

MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Vauxhall Astra Ls DTI THIS CAR 72.3% 534 164,034 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
Ford Ranger Thunder Ecoblue 4X4 A 88% 418 45,970 mi — yrs

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

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Should you buy a used Vauxhall Astra Ls DTI?

The Vauxhall Astra Ls DTI has an overall MOT pass rate of 72.3% across 534 real MOT tests — roughly in line with the UK average.

A typical Vauxhall Astra Ls DTI owner drives around 5,218 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 Ls DTI — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Vauxhall Astra Ls DTI reliable?
Based on 534 MOT tests, the Vauxhall Astra Ls DTI has a 72.3% pass rate — about average for UK cars.
What are the common problems on a Vauxhall Astra Ls DTI?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Vauxhall Astra Ls DTI do per year?
The typical Vauxhall Astra Ls DTI does around 5,218 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Vauxhall Astra Ls DTI last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Vauxhall Astra Ls DTI?
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.