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Vauxhall Astra vs Vauxhall Corsa design 16v twinport: 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 Corsa design 16v twinport
75%
MOT pass rate · 62 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Vauxhall Astra (72%) and Vauxhall Corsa design 16v twinport (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 Corsa design 16v twinport
MOT pass rate 72% 75% ✓
MOT failure rate 28% 25% ✓
Faults & advisories per test 2.1 0.2 ✓
Dangerous-fault share 2% 0% ✓
Average mileage 111,290 mi 102,562 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 2,126,137 62

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 Corsa design 16v twinport

  1. Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
  2. Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  3. Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. brake fluid discoloured
  5. Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
  6. Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Reliability FAQ

On MOT pass rate the Vauxhall Astra (72%) and Vauxhall Corsa design 16v twinport (75%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Full Vauxhall Astra report Full Vauxhall Corsa design 16v twinport 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.