VAUXHALL ASTRA (2020)

About the 2020 VAUXHALL ASTRA

The 2020 VAUXHALL ASTRA is a city car with a 1199cc petrol engine. 4,475 of these vehicles were MOT tested in 2026, making it a reasonably common sight on UK roads. Among all cars from 2020, the average MOT pass rate is 92%, and this model falls short of that benchmark.

With an average of 26,991 miles at 6 years old, VAUXHALL ASTRA owners tend to use this car less than the typical driver.

2020 VAUXHALL ASTRA Fuel Costs

The modest 1199cc petrol engine keeps fuel costs low, which is a real advantage for a city car. Expect around 50 mpg in mixed driving, which works out to roughly £955 per year at current petrol prices of 142p per litre (based on 7,400 miles per year).

What does it cost to own a 2020 VAUXHALL ASTRA?

Total estimated annual running cost is £1,405 (£117/month), broken down as £955 fuel, £195 road tax, £55 MOT, and £200 predicted repairs. The low repair estimate reflects the excellent 92% pass rate. These cars rarely fail their MOT, so unexpected bills are less likely.

VAUXHALL ASTRA Reliability Trend

Newer VAUXHALL ASTRAs show better MOT pass rates than older ones, with an average improvement of 6 percentage points.

Buying a Used 2020 VAUXHALL ASTRA

At 6 years old, the VAUXHALL ASTRA offers good value with plenty of life remaining. Most manufacturer warranties will have expired, so a pre-purchase inspection is worth the cost. If you're flexible on year, the 2021 model has the highest pass rate at 93%.