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Vauxhall Astra Club 8V Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Vauxhall Astra Club 8V reliable? We analysed 1,603 real MOT tests across 1,061 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 1,603 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
75.5%
Typical Mileage
99,965mi
Annual Mileage
3,278mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Vauxhall Astra Club 8V is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Vauxhall Astra Club 8V.

Specifications

Vauxhall Astra Club 8V — specs & performance

Verified from DVLA & DVSA records

A snapshot of the engine, performance, dimensions, fuel economy and running costs for the Vauxhall Astra Club 8V — drawn from official DVLA vehicle records and the DVSA fuel-economy database.

1598cc
Engine
75bhp
Power

Engine & Performance

Engine size
1598cc
Power
75 BHP
Fuel type
Petrol

Body & Dimensions

Body type
Car
Common colour
Silver
Wheel plan
2 Axle Rigid Body

Fuel Economy

Fuel-economy data not held for this model.

Tax & Emissions

Emission class
Not Available
Sources: DVLA vehicle register. Specifications reflect a representative Vauxhall Astra Club 8V record and may vary by trim, year and option pack.

Vauxhall Astra Club 8V Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Vauxhall Astra Club 8V. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Vauxhall Astra Club 8V Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Vauxhall Astra Club 8V owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
1,710 mi/yr
Typical
3,278 mi/yr
Average
4,281 mi/yr
Heavy usage
5,540 mi/yr

Vauxhall Astra Club 8V Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Vauxhall Astra Club 8V MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
99,965 mi
75th Percentile
124,772 mi
95th Percentile
163,476 mi
Max Recorded
1,384,625 mi

How Does the Vauxhall Astra Club 8V Compare?

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

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Vauxhall Astra Club 8V THIS CAR 75.5% 1,603 99,965 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
Motor Hispania MH6U-SM 63.4% 543 9,137 mi 25 yrs

Compared to the Vauxhall Corsa (69.7% pass rate) and the Vauxhall Astra (71.9% pass rate), the Vauxhall Astra Club 8V outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Vauxhall Astra Club 8V?

The Vauxhall Astra Club 8V has an overall MOT pass rate of 75.5% across 1,603 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

A typical Vauxhall Astra Club 8V owner drives around 3,278 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 Club 8V — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Vauxhall Astra Club 8V reliable?
Based on 1,603 MOT tests, the Vauxhall Astra Club 8V has a 75.5% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Vauxhall Astra Club 8V?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Vauxhall Astra Club 8V do per year?
The typical Vauxhall Astra Club 8V does around 3,278 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Vauxhall Astra Club 8V last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Vauxhall Astra Club 8V?
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.