Vauxhall Astra SE Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Vauxhall Astra SE reliable? We analysed 1,130 real MOT tests across 170 vehicles to find out.
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The Vauxhall Astra SE is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, tyre has ply or cords exposed and brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Vauxhall Astra SE.
Vauxhall Astra SE Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Vauxhall Astra SE. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Vauxhall Astra SE Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Vauxhall Astra SE fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Vauxhall Astra SE Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Vauxhall Astra SE owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Vauxhall Astra SE Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Vauxhall Astra SE 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 SE Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vauxhall Astra SE THIS CAR | 85.0% | 1,130 | 72,823 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 |
| Honda SCV100F-E | 77.7% | 1,327 | 9,346 mi | 23 yrs |
Compared to the Vauxhall Corsa (69.7% pass rate) and the Vauxhall Astra (71.9% pass rate), the Vauxhall Astra SE outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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The Vauxhall Astra SE has an overall MOT pass rate of 85.0% across 1,130 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
The most common problems on the Vauxhall Astra SE are brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1 recorded failures), tyre has ply or cords exposed (1), and brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.
A typical Vauxhall Astra SE owner drives around 5,836 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.