What year Vauxhall Astra L Est is most reliable?

Based on MOT first-test pass rates, the 1983 Vauxhall Astra L Est has the highest pass rate at 100.0%, out of 2,542 vehicles tested.

What are the most common Vauxhall Astra L Est MOT failures?

The most common Vauxhall Astra L Est MOT failures vary by year. Check the individual year pages for detailed defect breakdowns — links in the table above.

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Vauxhall Astra L Est — Reliability by Year

15,896 vehicles · MOT data 1980–1984 · first-test pass rates

This page shows MOT first-test pass rates for each year the Vauxhall Astra L Est was manufactured — click any year to explore that cohort in detail. Trying to decide which year to buy? See the full buying guide →

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Best pass rate year

1983

100.0% pass rate · 2,542 vehicles

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Lowest pass rate year

1980

66.7% pass rate · 3,059 vehicles

Year	Pass rate	Avg mileage	Vehicles
1984	—	—	3,212
1983	100.0%	50,098 mi	2,542
1982	—	—	1,882
1981	—	—	5,201
1980	66.7%	45,759 mi	3,059

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