Vauxhall Astra SE Turbo D
Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 2 model years from 483 MOT tests in 2024.
Avg Pass Rate
83%
Total Tests
483
Highest Pass Rate
2020 (87%)
Years Covered
2
About the Vauxhall Astra SE Turbo D
The Vauxhall Astra SE Turbo D was MOT tested 483 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 2 model years (2020 to 2021), with an average pass rate of 83%. That's slightly above the average of 82% across all models in our data. Our records list diesel versions.
Best and Worst Years
Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2020 model has the highest pass rate at 87% from 297 tests. The 2021 model has the lowest at 78%. The 9 point gap means pass rates vary somewhat between years, but no year is dramatically different. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (2020) averages 45,668 miles, while the newest (2021) averages 45,508 miles.
Estimated Running Costs
Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
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Vauxhall Astra SE Turbo D by Year
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Questions about the Vauxhall Astra SE Turbo D
Is the Vauxhall Astra SE Turbo D reliable?
Across its 2 model years in our data (2020 to 2021), the Vauxhall Astra SE Turbo D averages an 83% MOT pass rate, from 483 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 1 point above the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 2020 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 87%.
Which year Vauxhall Astra SE Turbo D has the best MOT pass rate?
Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2020 Vauxhall Astra SE Turbo D has the highest MOT pass rate at 87%, while the 2021 model has the lowest at 78%, a 9 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.
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