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Vauxhall Astra vs Vauxhall Statesman: 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 Statesman
70%
MOT pass rate · 2 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Vauxhall Astra (72%) and Vauxhall Statesman (70%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Head to head

Measure Vauxhall Astra Vauxhall Statesman
MOT pass rate 72% ✓ 70%
MOT failure rate 28% ✓ 30%
Faults & advisories per test 2.1 1.4 ✓
Dangerous-fault share 2% 0% ✓
Average mileage 111,290 mi 45,852 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 2,126,137 2

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 Statesman

  1. Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
  2. advise n/s/r tyre wearing unevenly
  3. advise sill covers fitted
  4. both front tyres wearing on inner edges
  5. Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
  6. Rear Tyres starting to wear on inner edges

Reliability FAQ

On MOT pass rate the Vauxhall Astra (72%) and Vauxhall Statesman (70%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Full Vauxhall Astra report Full Vauxhall Statesman 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.