Vauxhall Astra vs Vauxhall Corsa active 12v: 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
More reliable
Vauxhall Corsa active 12v
69%
MOT pass rate · 303 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Vauxhall Astra is the more reliable of the two — 72% pass first time versus 69%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Vauxhall Astra | Vauxhall Corsa active 12v |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 72% ✓ | 69% |
| MOT failure rate | 28% ✓ | 31% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.1 | 0.0 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 2% | — ✓ |
| Average mileage | 111,290 mi | 95,760 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 2,126,137 | 303 |
Most common faults
Vauxhall Astra
- 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Oil leak
Vauxhall Corsa active 12v
No fault breakdown available.
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate, the Vauxhall Astra is the more reliable of the two — 72% pass first time versus 69%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
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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.