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Vauxhall Astra Ls DTI 16V Eco Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Vauxhall Astra Ls DTI 16V Eco reliable? We analysed 510 real MOT tests across 195 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 510 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
71.2%
Typical Mileage
181,734mi
Annual Mileage
4,965mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Vauxhall Astra Ls DTI 16V Eco 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 16V Eco.

Vauxhall Astra Ls DTI 16V Eco Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Vauxhall Astra Ls DTI 16V Eco. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Vauxhall Astra Ls DTI 16V Eco Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Vauxhall Astra Ls DTI 16V Eco owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
2,617 mi/yr
Typical
4,965 mi/yr
Average
6,168 mi/yr
Heavy usage
8,494 mi/yr

Vauxhall Astra Ls DTI 16V Eco Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Vauxhall Astra Ls DTI 16V Eco MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
181,734 mi
75th Percentile
203,159 mi
95th Percentile
254,855 mi
Max Recorded
1,631,534 mi

How Does the Vauxhall Astra Ls DTI 16V Eco 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 16V Eco THIS CAR 71.2% 510 181,734 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
Kawasaki Ex 650 Mlfa 91.2% 844 5,283 mi — yrs

Compared to the Vauxhall Corsa (69.7% pass rate) and the Vauxhall Astra (71.9% pass rate), the Vauxhall Astra Ls DTI 16V Eco sits in the middle of the pack on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Vauxhall Astra Ls DTI 16V Eco?

The Vauxhall Astra Ls DTI 16V Eco has an overall MOT pass rate of 71.2% across 510 real MOT tests — roughly in line with the UK average.

A typical Vauxhall Astra Ls DTI 16V Eco owner drives around 4,965 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 16V Eco — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Vauxhall Astra Ls DTI 16V Eco reliable?
Based on 510 MOT tests, the Vauxhall Astra Ls DTI 16V Eco has a 71.2% pass rate — about average for UK cars.
What are the common problems on a Vauxhall Astra Ls DTI 16V Eco?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Vauxhall Astra Ls DTI 16V Eco do per year?
The typical Vauxhall Astra Ls DTI 16V Eco does around 4,965 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Vauxhall Astra Ls DTI 16V Eco last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Vauxhall Astra Ls DTI 16V Eco?
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.