Car statistics
How many Vauxhall Astras are still on the road in Great Britain, how many are declared off the road, how new registrations have changed and which fuels they use. Built from DVLA licensing records and 584,096 DVSA MOT tests.
There were 527,414 Vauxhall Astras licensed in Great Britain at the end of March 2026, and a further 94,476 declared off the road (SORN). That is 54.1% fewer than the peak of 1.15 million in 2008.
The highest year-end count was 1.15 million in 2008.
| Year | Licensed |
|---|---|
| 1994 | 930,412 |
| 1995 | 971,010 |
| 1996 | 1,013,186 |
| 1997 | 1,050,962 |
| 1998 | 1,057,653 |
| 1999 | 1,079,677 |
| 2000 | 1,086,005 |
| 2001 | 1,092,754 |
| 2002 | 1,099,442 |
| 2003 | 1,092,878 |
| 2004 | 1,096,813 |
| 2005 | 1,116,578 |
| 2006 | 1,119,580 |
| 2007 | 1,141,551 |
| 2008 | 1,149,218 |
| 2009 | 1,130,251 |
| 2010 | 1,132,245 |
| 2011 | 1,121,353 |
| 2012 | 1,108,151 |
| 2013 | 1,099,916 |
| 2014 | 1,070,398 |
| 2015 | 1,036,997 |
| 2016 | 1,018,215 |
| 2017 | 978,835 |
| 2018 | 928,882 |
| 2019 | 871,950 |
| 2020 | 806,277 |
| 2021 | 747,968 |
| 2022 | 694,903 |
| 2023 | 647,062 |
| 2024 | 596,885 |
| 2025 | 542,470 |
| 2026 | 527,414 |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of March 2026 Updated
Source:DfT / DVLA End of March 2026 Updated
19 versions of the Vauxhall Astra have their own page. The figures above include every version; each version page covers only the cars DVLA records under that version’s name.
| Version | Licensed | SORN |
|---|---|---|
| Vauxhall Astra VXR | 4,333 | 2,045 |
| Vauxhall Astra Coupe Cabriolet | 836 | 1,156 |
| Vauxhall Astra GTE | 170 | 1,040 |
| Vauxhall Astra CD | 214 | 758 |
| Vauxhall Astra GSI Turbo | 214 | 629 |
| Vauxhall Astra Bertone Exclusive | 333 | 282 |
| Vauxhall Astra Arctic | 114 | 487 |
| Vauxhall Astra GSI | 45 | 537 |
| Vauxhall Astra VXR Nurburgring | 270 | 255 |
| Vauxhall Astra Turbo Coupe | 88 | 340 |
| Vauxhall Astra Bertone Edition 100 | 126 | 149 |
| Vauxhall Astra Cabriolet | 37 | 213 |
| Vauxhall Astra Turbo SRI | 41 | 179 |
| Vauxhall Astra Turbo Cabriolet | 59 | 147 |
| Vauxhall Astra SRI Turbo 200+ | 97 | 109 |
| Vauxhall Astra DUO | 31 | 130 |
| Vauxhall Astra GTE Cabriolet | 19 | 138 |
| Vauxhall Astra SRI Xpack | 86 | 35 |
| Vauxhall Astra SX | 36 | 76 |
In 2025, 65.8% of Vauxhall Astra MOT tests were passed first time, against 72.8% for all cars. Cars of the same ages as the Vauxhall Astras tested pass 68.1% of the time, so the Vauxhall Astra does worse than average for its age, by 2.3 points. In 2024 its pass rate was 66.0%.
Comparing like with like: each bar pair covers cars of the same age, so an older average age does not count against a model.
| Vehicle age | Vauxhall Astra | All cars |
|---|---|---|
| 3 years | 89.4% | 89.5% |
| 4–5 years | 85.2% | 87.6% |
| 6–7 years | 80.9% | 83.0% |
| 8–10 years | 72.6% | 75.7% |
| 11–14 years | 64.5% | 65.5% |
| 15–19 years | 55.6% | 58.0% |
| 20+ years | 56.1% | 61.0% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment is the most common reason a Vauxhall Astra fails its MOT, appearing on 38.1% of failed tests. A failed test can have defects in more than one category, so shares add up to more than 100%. 9.2% of Vauxhall Astra tests found at least one dangerous defect, against 7.3% for all cars.
| Defect category | Share of failed tests |
|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 38.1% |
| Suspension | 34.0% |
| Brakes | 25.4% |
| Tyres | 23.7% |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 15.9% |
| Visibility | 15.2% |
| Body, chassis, structure | 13.5% |
| Steering | 2.7% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
The single most common reason a Vauxhall Astra failed its MOT in 2025 was “Coil spring: fractured or broken”, on 16.7% of 199,713 failed tests. 61.7% of tests ended with at least one advisory, a problem to watch that did not fail the test; the most common was “Tread depth: worn close to legal limit or worn on edge”. The same fault on any wheel or side counts once.
Share of failed tests with each defect. A test can fail for more than one.
| Defect | Share of failed tests |
|---|---|
| Coil spring: fractured or broken Suspension | 16.7% |
| Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick Brakes | 8.6% |
| Position lamp: not working Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 8.1% |
| Tyres: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Tyres | 7.6% |
| Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction Noise, emissions and leaks | 7.5% |
| Stop lamp: not working Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 7.0% |
| Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid Visibility | 6.0% |
| Exhaust system: major leak of exhaust gases Body, chassis, structure | 6.0% |
| Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 5.9% |
| Parking brake efficiency below requirements Brakes | 5.3% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
Share of all tests with each advisory: worth checking on a car you are buying.
| Advisory | Share of tests |
|---|---|
| Tread depth: worn close to legal limit or worn on edge Tyres | 19.3% |
| Engine oil leak, but not excessive Noise, emissions and leaks | 15.5% |
| Tyres: slightly damaged or cracking or perishing Tyres | 12.7% |
| Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brakes | 12.2% |
| Brake pads: wearing thin Brakes | 9.3% |
| Coil spring: corroded Suspension | 7.2% |
| Exhaust system: minor leak of exhaust gases Body, chassis, structure | 6.0% |
| Rigid brake pipes: corroded, covered in grease or other material Brakes | 5.8% |
| Registration plates: deteriorated but not likely to be misread Identification of the vehicle | 4.4% |
| Suspension arms: pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Suspension | 4.0% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
24 years of the Vauxhall Astra, by year of first registration, have their own page with MOT results, common faults, mileage and how many are left. Against all cars of the same age, the 2012 cars did best at their 2025 MOT (64.4% passed first time) and the 1999 cars worst (56.1%).
| Year | Registered | Left | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | – | 3,570 | 56.1% |
| 2000 | – | 4,660 | 56.0% |
| 2001 | – | 6,854 | 57.5% |
| 2002 | – | 9,528 | 55.4% |
| 2003 | – | 11,257 | 57.2% |
| 2004 | – | 11,101 | 56.2% |
| 2005 | – | 17,227 | 53.5% |
| 2006 | – | 22,162 | 51.9% |
| 2007 | – | 30,980 | 53.1% |
| 2008 | – | 30,538 | 55.1% |
| 2009 | – | 30,363 | 55.2% |
| 2010 | – | 40,610 | 59.3% |
| 2011 | – | 37,738 | 61.6% |
| 2012 | – | 44,346 | 64.4% |
| 2013 | – | 53,331 | 65.4% |
| 2014 | 56,737 | 50,092 | 66.3% |
| 2015 | 49,132 | 45,824 | 66.7% |
| 2016 | 57,396 | 54,692 | 73.1% |
| 2017 | 47,132 | 45,163 | 77.6% |
| 2018 | 29,610 | 28,412 | 79.9% |
| 2019 | 21,300 | 20,948 | 82.8% |
| 2020 | 6,169 | 6,071 | 83.5% |
| 2021 | 6,005 | 5,694 | 87.4% |
| 2022 | 2,935 | 2,810 | 89.3% |
Registered: cars on the DVLA record at the end of the year they were first registered (these counts start in 2014, so older years show a dash). Left: licensed or declared SORN at the end of 2025. Both cover the United Kingdom. Pass rate: first-time passes at normal MOT tests in Great Britain in 2025; all cars: every car first registered the same year.
The average Vauxhall Astra covers 6,541 miles a year, worked out from odometer readings at consecutive MOT tests.
| Vehicle age | Miles a year |
|---|---|
| 4–5 years | 7,882 |
| 6–7 years | 7,864 |
| 8–10 years | 7,453 |
| 11–14 years | 6,672 |
| 15–19 years | 5,474 |
| 20+ years | 3,874 |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
Registrations of Vauxhall Astras for the first time in Great Britain peaked at 111,585 in 2007. In 2025, 3,710 were registered.
| Year | First registrations |
|---|---|
| ’01 | 97,515 |
| ’02 | 100,445 |
| ’03 | 95,440 |
| ’04 | 83,942 |
| ’05 | 106,034 |
| ’06 | 103,030 |
| ’07 | 111,585 |
| ’08 | 88,352 |
| ’09 | 65,690 |
| ’10 | 78,686 |
| ’11 | 61,324 |
| ’12 | 62,141 |
| ’13 | 66,503 |
| ’14 | 59,140 |
| ’15 | 51,979 |
| ’16 | 59,987 |
| ’17 | 48,709 |
| ’18 | 30,280 |
| ’19 | 22,448 |
| ’20 | 6,615 |
| ’21 | 6,098 |
| ’22 | 3,008 |
| ’23 | 9,120 |
| ’24 | 9,805 |
| ’25 | 3,710 |
Source:DfT / DVLA 2001 to 2025 Updated
Of the 557,150 Vauxhall Astras licensed in the UK at the end of 2025, 35.7% have an engine of 1,501cc to 1,600cc, and 30.3% have an engine of 1,301cc to 1,400cc. The share with an engine of 1,301cc to 1,400cc has grown from 18.5% in 2014 to 30.3%.
DVLA records engine size in 100cc bands.
| Engine size | Share of those licensed |
|---|---|
| 1,501cc to 1,600cc 198,990 licensed | 35.7% |
| 1,301cc to 1,400cc 168,679 licensed | 30.3% |
| 1,901cc to 2,000cc 58,734 licensed | 10.5% |
| 1,601cc to 1,700cc 41,262 licensed | 7.4% |
| 1,701cc to 1,800cc 31,505 licensed | 5.7% |
| 1,101cc to 1,200cc 27,834 licensed | 5.0% |
| 901cc to 1,000cc 17,552 licensed | 3.2% |
| 1,201cc to 1,300cc 6,143 licensed | 1.1% |
| Other sizes 6,451 licensed | 1.2% |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of 2014 to end of 2025 Updated
| Engine size | Fuel | Licensed | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,301–1,400cc | Petrol | 168,615 | 30.3% |
| 1,501–1,600cc | Petrol | 143,274 | 25.7% |
| 1,501–1,600cc | Diesel | 53,905 | 9.7% |
| 1,901–2,000cc | Diesel | 52,294 | 9.4% |
| 1,601–1,700cc | Diesel | 41,257 | 7.4% |
| 1,701–1,800cc | Petrol | 31,402 | 5.6% |
| 1,101–1,200cc | Petrol | 27,598 | 5.0% |
| 901–1,000cc | Petrol | 17,552 | 3.2% |
| 1,901–2,000cc | Petrol | 6,437 | 1.2% |
| 1,201–1,300cc | Diesel | 6,044 | 1.1% |
Share of those licensed at the end of each year, for the most common sizes.
| Year | 1,501–1,600cc | 1,301–1,400cc | 1,901–2,000cc | 1,601–1,700cc |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 41.3% | 18.5% | 10.7% | 15.0% |
| 2015 | 41.0% | 19.4% | 11.2% | 14.4% |
| 2016 | 40.3% | 21.2% | 11.0% | 13.5% |
| 2017 | 39.6% | 23.4% | 10.9% | 12.5% |
| 2018 | 39.0% | 25.1% | 10.8% | 11.6% |
| 2019 | 38.3% | 26.8% | 10.8% | 10.8% |
| 2020 | 37.9% | 27.3% | 10.9% | 10.4% |
| 2021 | 37.4% | 28.1% | 11.0% | 9.7% |
| 2022 | 37.2% | 28.7% | 11.0% | 9.3% |
| 2023 | 36.8% | 29.2% | 10.8% | 8.7% |
| 2024 | 36.2% | 29.6% | 10.6% | 8.0% |
| 2025 | 35.7% | 30.3% | 10.5% | 7.4% |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of 2014 to end of 2025 Updated
Share of those licensed at the end of each year.
| Year | Petrol | Diesel |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 72.1% | 27.6% |
| 2015 | 71.3% | 28.5% |
| 2016 | 70.6% | 29.3% |
| 2017 | 70.1% | 29.7% |
| 2018 | 70.3% | 29.6% |
| 2019 | 70.6% | 29.3% |
| 2020 | 70.5% | 29.5% |
| 2021 | 70.4% | 29.5% |
| 2022 | 70.5% | 29.4% |
| 2023 | 70.7% | 29.1% |
| 2024 | 70.9% | 28.6% |
| 2025 | 71.0% | 28.3% |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of 2014 to end of 2025 Updated
United Kingdom figures from DfT table VEH0220 (licensed cars at the end of each year, SORN excluded), so they differ slightly from the Great Britain counts elsewhere on this page. How we use engine sizes.
The Vehicle Certification Agency’s new car data lists the Vauxhall Astra from 2000, when the data begins, and still lists it. On the WLTP test (listings 2024 to 2026), official combined fuel economy for its petrol and petrol hybrid versions ranges from 42.2 to 62.6 mpg, with CO2 of 102 to 150 g/km; electric versions have an official range of 237 to 267 miles; plug-in hybrid versions are rated at 108.6 to 242.7 mpg (weighted). On the older NEDC test (listings 2000 to 2018), official combined fuel economy for its petrol, diesel and other fuel versions ranges from 24.0 to 85.6 mpg, with CO2 of 88 to 228 g/km.
| Engine and fuel | Combined mpg | CO2 g/km | Range, miles | Miles per kWh | Listed | Euro standard | Versions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.2 petrol | 42.2–53.4 | 120–150 | – | – | 2024–2026 | Euro 6 to Euro 6d | 36 |
| 1.2 petrol hybrid | 48.5–62.6 | 102–131 | – | – | 2024–2026 | Euro 6 | 13 |
| 1.6 plug-in hybrid | 108.6–242.7 | 26–60 | – | – | 2024–2026 | Euro 6 | 14 |
| Electric | – | 0 | 237–267 | 3.8–4.3 | 2024–2026 | – | 17 |
| Engine and fuel | Combined mpg | CO2 g/km | Listed | Euro standard | Versions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0 petrol | 61.4–64.2 | 102–105 | 2016–2018 | Euro 6 to Euro 6b | 19 |
| 1.4 petrol | 37.7–54.3 | 120–180 | 2000–2018 | Euro 2 to Euro 6b | 196 |
| 1.6 petrol | 33.6–46.3 | 141–202 | 2000–2018 | Euro 2 to Euro 6d‑TEMP | 348 |
| 1.8 petrol | 32.1–39.8 | 169–211 | 2000–2011 | Euro 2 to Euro 4 | 201 |
| 2.0 petrol | 29.7–36.2 | 184–228 | 2000–2018 | Euro 2 to Euro 6b | 67 |
| 2.2 petrol | 30.7–34.9 | 187–221 | 2001–2007 | Euro 4 | 72 |
| 1.2 diesel | 55.4–72.4 | 104–137 | 2006–2015 | Euro 4 to Euro 5 | 36 |
| 1.6 diesel | 61.4–85.6 | 88–122 | 2014–2018 | Euro 5 to Euro 6d‑TEMP | 112 |
| 1.7 diesel | 40.9–76.3 | 99–186 | 2000–2015 | Euro 2 to Euro 5 | 202 |
| 1.9 diesel | 39.7–50.4 | 149–192 | 2005–2011 | Euro 4 | 70 |
| 2.0 diesel | 40.9–62.8 | 119–186 | 2000–2015 | Euro 2 to Euro 5 | 119 |
| 1.4 other fuel | 28.7–34.0 | 134–150 | 2000–2005 | Euro 2 to Euro 4 | 3 |
| 1.6 other fuel | 24.0–31.7 | 144–179 | 2000–2005 | Euro 2 to Euro 4 | 36 |
| 1.8 other fuel | 27.4–27.5 | 167 | 2003–2005 | Euro 4 | 10 |
Source:VCA July 2000 to 15 September 2026 Updated
DVSA lists 37 safety recalls for the Vauxhall Astra since 1992, the first in 1993. The most recent was launched on 1 September 2026.
All 37 Vauxhall Astra recalls, with defects, remedies and build dates
A recall applies to cars built on particular dates or with particular VINs, not to every Vauxhall Astra. The details come from manufacturers through DVSA, which says they may be delayed or incomplete. To check a specific car, use GOV.UK’s vehicle recall check or ask the manufacturer or a dealer. How we match recalls to models.
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis January 1992 to September 2026 Updated
| Model | Licensed | Change on a year | SORN | Rank | Main fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vauxhall Astra | 527,414 | −9.7% | 94,476 | 8 | Petrol |
| Volkswagen Golf | 900,884 | −2.1% | 122,944 | 3 | Petrol |
| Ford Focus | 857,445 | −6.6% | 100,497 | 4 | Petrol |
| Audi A3 | 433,527 | +0.1% | 28,805 | 11 | Petrol |
| BMW 1 Series | 392,139 | −0.5% | 23,619 | 15 | Diesel |
| Figures | Source | Period | Records | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Licensed and SORN counts | Vehicle licensing statistics Department for Transport | End of March 2026 | 621,890 Astra records (licensed and SORN) | 15 September 2026 |
| Registered for the first time | Vehicle licensing statistics Department for Transport | 2001 to 2025 | – | 15 September 2026 |
| MOT results and mileage | Anonymised MOT tests and results Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency Derived statistics UK Motoring | 2025 | 584,096 MOT tests | 15 September 2026 |
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