Comparison · family hatchbacks
Vauxhall Astra vs Toyota Corolla: which is more reliable?
The Toyota Corolla does better at the MOT, with a score of 103 against 98 for the Vauxhall Astra, comparing each with cars of the same age. Based on 734,424 real MOT tests in 2024.
Vauxhall Astra
Toyota Corolla
By age
MOT Rank score for each age group (100 = an average car that age).
| Age at test | Vauxhall Astra | Toyota Corolla |
|---|---|---|
| 3–5 years | 99About average | 103Above average |
| 6–9 years | 98About average | – |
| 10–14 years | 100About average | – |
| 15+ years | 94Below average | 104Above average |
Year by year
Share that passed first time, same registration year.
| Year | Vauxhall Astra | Toyota Corolla |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 87.5% | 89.3% |
| 2020 | 86.3% | 89.1% |
| 2019 | 84.0% | 88.5% |
| 2009 | 55.9% | 61.6% |
| 2008 | 54.6% | 61.2% |
| 2007 | 53.5% | 59.5% |
| 2006 | 51.8% | 60.5% |
| 2005 | 52.2% | 59.6% |
| 2004 | 53.9% | 56.6% |
| 2003 | 55.8% | 56.8% |
| 2002 | 53.1% | 56.9% |
| 2001 | 56.3% | 62.4% |
| 2000 | 56.3% | 62.6% |
| 1999 | 52.9% | 60.5% |
| 1998 | 56.3% | 60.1% |
| 1997 | 60.8% | 61.1% |
| 1996 | 62.5% | 67.8% |
| 1995 | 64.3% | 55.0% |
| 1994 | 65.5% | 67.0% |
| 1993 | 71.5% | 69.5% |
Problem areas
Failure items per 100 tests.
| Area | Vauxhall Astra | Toyota Corolla |
|---|---|---|
| Lights & electrics | 17.8 | 18.2 |
| Brakes | 13.9 | 11.6 |
| Suspension | 13.8 | 5.6 |
| Tyres | 8.9 | 5.8 |
| Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors) | 5.8 | 6.5 |
| Emissions & leaks | 7.0 | 3.4 |
| Body & chassis | 5.1 | 3.4 |
| Seat belts & airbags | 0.7 | 1.0 |
Vauxhall Astra: top failures
Toyota Corolla: top failures
Questions
Which is more reliable, the Vauxhall Astra or the Toyota Corolla?
The Toyota Corolla does better at the MOT, with a score of 103 against 98 for the Vauxhall Astra, comparing each with cars of the same age.
Which years of the Vauxhall Astra and Toyota Corolla can be compared?
Both were tested for 20 registration years (1993–2021). The Vauxhall Astra had the higher pass rate in 2 of them and the Toyota Corolla in 18.
What fails most on each?
Vauxhall Astra: coil spring: fractured or broken; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. Toyota Corolla: wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; position lamp: not working.