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VAUXHALL ASTRA GRIFFIN EDITION TURBO (2021)

Running costs, common problems, and reliability data based on 4,160 real MOT tests in 2024.

MOT Pass Rate

91%

Total Tests (2024)

4,160

Avg Mileage

22,480 mi

Est. Annual Cost

£1,400

Is the 2021 VAUXHALL ASTRA GRIFFIN EDITION TURBO reliable?

Excellent reliability. Very few MOT failures. That's 9 points above the national average of 82%. It also outperforms the VAUXHALL brand average of 84%.

At 3 years old, 91% of VAUXHALL ASTRA GRIFFIN EDITION TURBOs from 2021 passed their MOT first time in 2024. That's based on 4,160 tests across the UK. The average mileage at this age is 22,480 miles.

How does the 2021 VAUXHALL ASTRA GRIFFIN EDITION TURBO compare?

Rank among all 2021 cars2150th out of 3,373(top 64%)
Rank among all VAUXHALL models215th out of 882(top 24%)
vs national average+9% (82% avg)
vs 2021 cars average-1% (92% avg)
vs VAUXHALL average+7% (84% avg)

Mileage Analysis

The average 2021 VAUXHALL ASTRA GRIFFIN EDITION TURBO has 22,480 miles on the clock, which is in line with the expected 22,200 miles for a 3-year-old car, suggesting normal everyday use.

How much does a 2021 VAUXHALL ASTRA GRIFFIN EDITION TURBO cost to run?

Fuel (Petrol, 1199cc)
£955
🏛️Road Tax
£190
🔧MOT Test
£55
🛠️Predicted Repairs
£200
Total per year£1,400
Per month£117/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year (UK average), current fuel prices, and repair likelihood from MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

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About the 2021 VAUXHALL ASTRA GRIFFIN EDITION TURBO

The 2021 VAUXHALL ASTRA GRIFFIN EDITION TURBO is a city car with a 1199cc petrol engine. 4,160 of these vehicles were MOT tested in 2024, making it a reasonably common sight on UK roads. Among all cars from 2021, the average MOT pass rate is 92%, and this model falls short of that benchmark.

With an average of 22,480 miles at 3 years old, VAUXHALL ASTRA GRIFFIN EDITION TURBO owners drive about as much as the UK average.

2021 VAUXHALL ASTRA GRIFFIN EDITION TURBO 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 2021 VAUXHALL ASTRA GRIFFIN EDITION TURBO?

Total estimated annual running cost is £1,400 117/month), broken down as £955 fuel, £190 road tax, £55 MOT, and £200 predicted repairs. The low repair estimate reflects the excellent 91% pass rate. These cars rarely fail their MOT, so unexpected bills are less likely.

Buying a Used 2021 VAUXHALL ASTRA GRIFFIN EDITION TURBO

At 3 years old, this is still relatively fresh. You may find examples with remaining manufacturer warranty. Depreciation is slowing but hasn't bottomed out yet.

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