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Vauxhall Astra vs Vauxhall Combi 2000 l1h1 cdti sse-flex: reliability comparison

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

Vauxhall Astra
72%
MOT pass rate · 2,126,137 vehicles
Vauxhall Combi 2000 l1h1 cdti sse-flex
75%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Vauxhall Astra (72%) and Vauxhall Combi 2000 l1h1 cdti sse-flex (75%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Head to head

Measure Vauxhall Astra Vauxhall Combi 2000 l1h1 cdti sse-flex
MOT pass rate 72% 75% ✓
MOT failure rate 28% 25% ✓
Faults & advisories per test 2.1 ✓ 2.2
Dangerous-fault share 2% 0% ✓
Average mileage 111,290 mi 86,821 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 2,126,137 1

Most common faults

Vauxhall Astra

  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. Oil leak

Vauxhall Combi 2000 l1h1 cdti sse-flex

  1. Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  2. Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  3. Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
  4. Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
  6. Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Reliability FAQ

On MOT pass rate the Vauxhall Astra (72%) and Vauxhall Combi 2000 l1h1 cdti sse-flex (75%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Full Vauxhall Astra report Full Vauxhall Combi 2000 l1h1 cdti sse-flex 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.