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Vauxhall Astra Sxi 16V Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Vauxhall Astra Sxi 16V reliable? We analysed 1,218 real MOT tests across 495 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 1,218 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
75.8%
Typical Mileage
101,370mi
Annual Mileage
5,220mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Vauxhall Astra Sxi 16V is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Vauxhall Astra Sxi 16V.

Vauxhall Astra Sxi 16V Number Plates

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

Vauxhall Astra Sxi 16V Mileage — What's Normal?

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

Low usage
3,053 mi/yr
Typical
5,220 mi/yr
Average
6,294 mi/yr
Heavy usage
7,975 mi/yr

Vauxhall Astra Sxi 16V Mileage Distribution

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

Median
101,370 mi
75th Percentile
126,631 mi
95th Percentile
168,383 mi
Max Recorded
1,353,336 mi

How Does the Vauxhall Astra Sxi 16V Compare?

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

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Vauxhall Astra Sxi 16V THIS CAR 75.8% 1,218 101,370 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
Skoda Fabia Vrs TDI Pd 130 75% 549 127,788 mi — yrs

Compared to the Vauxhall Corsa (69.7% pass rate) and the Vauxhall Astra (71.9% pass rate), the Vauxhall Astra Sxi 16V outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Vauxhall Astra Sxi 16V?

The Vauxhall Astra Sxi 16V has an overall MOT pass rate of 75.8% across 1,218 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

A typical Vauxhall Astra Sxi 16V owner drives around 5,220 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 Sxi 16V — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Vauxhall Astra Sxi 16V reliable?
Based on 1,218 MOT tests, the Vauxhall Astra Sxi 16V has a 75.8% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Vauxhall Astra Sxi 16V?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Vauxhall Astra Sxi 16V do per year?
The typical Vauxhall Astra Sxi 16V does around 5,220 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Vauxhall Astra Sxi 16V last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Vauxhall Astra Sxi 16V?
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.