What year Vauxhall Astra L Hatch 1 2s is most reliable?

Based on MOT first-test pass rates, the 1984 Vauxhall Astra L Hatch 1 2s has the highest pass rate at 100.0%, out of 1,800 vehicles tested.

What are the most common Vauxhall Astra L Hatch 1 2s MOT failures?

The most common Vauxhall Astra L Hatch 1 2s 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 Hatch 1 2s — Reliability by Year

7,936 vehicles · MOT data 1982–1985 · first-test pass rates

This page shows MOT first-test pass rates for each year the Vauxhall Astra L Hatch 1 2s 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

1984

100.0% pass rate · 1,800 vehicles

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Lowest pass rate year

1983

100.0% pass rate · 3,309 vehicles

Year	Pass rate	Avg mileage	Vehicles
1985	—	—	162
1984	100.0%	72,101 mi	1,800
1983	100.0%	57,568 mi	3,309
1982	—	—	2,665

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