Vauxhall Astra Sxi 16V Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Vauxhall Astra Sxi 16V reliable? We analysed 1,218 real MOT tests across 495 vehicles to find out.
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The Vauxhall Astra Sxi 16V is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Vauxhall Astra Sxi 16V.
Vauxhall Astra Sxi 16V — specs & performance
Verified from DVLA & DVSA recordsA snapshot of the engine, performance, dimensions, fuel economy and running costs for the Vauxhall Astra Sxi 16V — drawn from official DVLA vehicle records and the DVSA fuel-economy database.
Engine & Performance
- Engine size
- 1364cc
- Power
- 90 BHP
- Fuel type
- Petrol
Body & Dimensions
- Body type
- Car
- Common colour
- Black
- Wheel plan
- 2 Axle Rigid Body
Fuel Economy
- Combined
- 46.3 mpg
- Urban
- 35.3 mpg
- Extra-urban
- 56.5 mpg
- Fuel cost / 12k mi
- £1930
Tax & Emissions
- CO2 output
- 146 g/km Band F
- Emission class
- Not Available
- Road tax (12 mo.)
- £160
- Road tax (6 mo.)
- £88
Vauxhall Astra Sxi 16V Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Vauxhall Astra Sxi 16V. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Vauxhall Astra Sxi 16V Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Vauxhall Astra Sxi 16V owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Vauxhall Astra Sxi 16V Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Vauxhall Astra Sxi 16V 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 Sxi 16V Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vauxhall Astra Sxi 16V THIS CAR | 75.8% | 1,218 | 101,370 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 |
| Harley-davidson Sportster S | 90.9% | 462 | 3,252 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Vauxhall Corsa (69.7% pass rate) and the Vauxhall Astra (71.9% pass rate), the Vauxhall Astra Sxi 16V outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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The Vauxhall Astra Sxi 16V has an overall MOT pass rate of 75.8% across 1,218 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
A typical Vauxhall Astra Sxi 16V owner drives around 5,220 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.