Vauxhall Astra life cdti vs Vauxhall Corsa: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Vauxhall Astra life cdti
74%
MOT pass rate · 1,137 vehicles
More reliable
Vauxhall Corsa
70%
MOT pass rate · 2,071,930 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Vauxhall Astra life cdti is the more reliable of the two — 74% pass first time versus 70%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Vauxhall Astra life cdti | Vauxhall Corsa |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 74% ✓ | 70% |
| MOT failure rate | 26% ✓ | 30% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 0.0 ✓ | 2.0 |
| Dangerous-fault share | — ✓ | 2% |
| Average mileage | 160,402 mi | 89,092 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 1,137 | 2,071,930 |
Most common faults
Vauxhall Astra life cdti
No fault breakdown available.
Vauxhall Corsa
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate, the Vauxhall Astra life cdti is the more reliable of the two — 74% pass first time versus 70%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Full Vauxhall Astra life cdti report Full Vauxhall Corsa 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.