Vauxhall Astra SE Turbo D Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Vauxhall Astra SE Turbo D reliable? We analysed 1,163 real MOT tests across 351 vehicles to find out.
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The Vauxhall Astra SE Turbo D is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Vauxhall Astra SE Turbo D.
Vauxhall Astra SE Turbo D Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Vauxhall Astra SE Turbo D. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Vauxhall Astra SE Turbo D MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Vauxhall Astra SE Turbo D to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Vauxhall Astra SE Turbo D Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Vauxhall Astra SE Turbo D models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Vauxhall Astra SE Turbo D Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Vauxhall Astra SE Turbo D owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Vauxhall Astra SE Turbo D MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Vauxhall Astra SE Turbo D year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 408 | 80.4% | 38,025 | 56,211 | 75,424 |
| 2020 | 727 | 86.1% | 29,463 | 42,429 | 58,358 |
How Long Does a Vauxhall Astra SE Turbo D Last?
Based on 351 Vauxhall Astra SE Turbo D vehicles on UK roads.
Vauxhall Astra SE Turbo D Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Vauxhall Astra SE Turbo D MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Vauxhall Astra SE Turbo D
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
86.1% MOT pass rate from 727 tests
80.4% MOT pass rate from 408 tests
The best year to buy a used Vauxhall Astra SE Turbo D is 2020, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 86.1% across 727 tests. The 2021 model year has the lowest pass rate at 80.4% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Vauxhall Astra SE Turbo D 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 Turbo D THIS CAR | 84.2% | 1,163 | 47,430 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 |
| Suzuki Rv 125 K7 (van Van) | 84.4% | 1,456 | 9,915 mi | 20 yrs |
Compared to the Vauxhall Corsa (69.7% pass rate) and the Vauxhall Astra (71.9% pass rate), the Vauxhall Astra SE Turbo D outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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The Vauxhall Astra SE Turbo D has an overall MOT pass rate of 84.2% across 1,163 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 brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Vauxhall Astra SE Turbo D 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 SE Turbo D owner drives around 9,644 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.