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Vauxhall Astra gtc cdti vs Vauxhall Zafira: reliability comparison

MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.

Vauxhall Astra gtc cdti
71%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Vauxhall Zafira
72%
MOT pass rate · 574,048 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Vauxhall Astra gtc cdti (71%) and Vauxhall Zafira (72%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Head to head

Measure Vauxhall Astra gtc cdti Vauxhall Zafira
MOT pass rate 71% 72% ✓
MOT failure rate 29% 28% ✓
Faults & advisories per test 2.6 2.1 ✓
Dangerous-fault share 14% 2% ✓
Average mileage 153,628 mi 116,941 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 1 574,048

Most common faults

Vauxhall Astra gtc cdti

  1. Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  2. Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  3. Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  5. Shock absorbers has light misting of oil BOTH FRONT'S (5.3.2 (b))
  6. Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Vauxhall Zafira

  1. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  2. Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  3. Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  5. Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  6. Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Reliability FAQ

On MOT pass rate the Vauxhall Astra gtc cdti (71%) and Vauxhall Zafira (72%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Full Vauxhall Astra gtc cdti report Full Vauxhall Zafira report Most reliable cars

Pass rates are computed over completed (pass/fail) MOT tests. Reliability also depends on age, mileage and upkeep — see each model's page for the full picture.