Vauxhall Astra Breeze Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Vauxhall Astra Breeze reliable? We analysed 2,763 real MOT tests across 576 vehicles to find out.
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The Vauxhall Astra Breeze is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Vauxhall Astra Breeze.
Vauxhall Astra Breeze — specs & performance
Verified from DVLA & DVSA recordsA snapshot of the engine, performance, dimensions, fuel economy and running costs for the Vauxhall Astra Breeze — drawn from official DVLA vehicle records and the DVSA fuel-economy database.
Engine & Performance
- Engine size
- 1598cc
- Power
- 115 BHP
- Fuel type
- Petrol
Body & Dimensions
- Body type
- Car
- Common colour
- Silver
- Wheel plan
- 2 Axle Rigid Body
Fuel Economy
- Combined
- 43.5 mpg
- Urban
- 33.2 mpg
- Extra-urban
- 53.3 mpg
- Fuel cost / 12k mi
- £2052
Tax & Emissions
- CO2 output
- 156 g/km Band G
- Road tax (12 mo.)
- £200
- Road tax (6 mo.)
- £110
Vauxhall Astra Breeze Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Vauxhall Astra Breeze. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Vauxhall Astra Breeze Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Vauxhall Astra Breeze fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Vauxhall Astra Breeze Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Vauxhall Astra Breeze owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Vauxhall Astra Breeze Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Vauxhall Astra Breeze MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
How Does the Vauxhall Astra Breeze Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vauxhall Astra Breeze THIS CAR | 76.2% | 2,763 | 92,805 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 |
| Volvo V60 Momentum + T4 Auto | 87.2% | 1,963 | 31,544 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Vauxhall Corsa (69.7% pass rate) and the Vauxhall Astra (71.9% pass rate), the Vauxhall Astra Breeze outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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The Vauxhall Astra Breeze has an overall MOT pass rate of 76.2% across 2,763 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
The most common failure point is coil spring broken with 2 recorded occurrences. Check for this on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection.
A typical Vauxhall Astra Breeze owner drives around 5,100 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.