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Vauxhall Astra road tax (2026/27)

How much is Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) on a Vauxhall Astra? 50% of the 4 in stock pay the flat £200/yr standard rate.

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How much is road tax on a Vauxhall Astra?

Most used Vauxhall Astra in stock pay the flat standard rate of £200 a year — 50% were first registered on or after 1 April 2017, when road tax became a single annual rate regardless of CO₂. Figures are for the 2026/27 UK tax year.

Standard rate
£200/yr
Most common
£200/yr (50%)
From April 2017
50% of stock
Median CO₂
141 g/km

There are currently 3 used Vauxhall Astra models listed for sale on Motoring Today, ranging in year from 2016 to 2019. Understanding the Vehicle Excise Duty (VED), or road tax, for any of these cars is straightforward but depends critically on its first registration date. Unlike new cars, where the tax is fixed, a used car's VED is determined by the rules in place when it was first registered. This means that two seemingly identical Astras could have different tax rates if their registration dates fall into different tax regimes. For used cars in the UK, VED is primarily based on the car's first registration date and its CO2 emissions or fuel type. Cars registered before 1 April 2017 are taxed purely on their CO2 emissions, falling into bands with varying annual costs. However, vehicles registered from 1 April 2017 onwards, which includes some of the Astra models currently available, follow a different system. These cars pay a first-year rate based on CO2, followed by a standard flat annual rate, with an additional surcharge for cars that had a list price over £40,000 when new. It's also important to note the evolving rules for fully electric vehicles, which are currently exempt but this is set to change. Due to these varying rules, we cannot provide a single VED figure for a used Vauxhall Astra. To find the precise Vehicle Excise Duty for any specific Astra on our platform, please refer to the individual car's details, where you will find its exact registration date and CO2 information, allowing you to check the current government rates.

Standard rate (year 2+)
£200/yr

Cars registered from 1 Apr 2017 (2026/27)

Most common in stock
£200/yr

50% of Vauxhall Astra

Expensive-car supplement
+£440/yr

If over £40k new · years 2–6

How Vauxhall Astra road tax is worked out

First-year rate by CO₂ (cars registered from 1 April 2026)
CO₂Petrol / EV / RDE2 dieselNon-RDE2 diesel
0 g/km£10£10
1–50 g/km£115£135
51–75 g/km£135£280
76–90 g/km£280£365
91–100 g/km£365£405
101–110 g/km£405£455
111–130 g/km£455£560
131–150 g/km£560£1,410
151–170 g/km£1,410£2,270
171–190 g/km£2,270£3,420
191–225 g/km£3,420£4,850
226–255 g/km£4,850£5,690
Over 255 g/km£5,690£5,690

After the first year

2026/27
  • £200/yr standard rate — every car registered on or after 1 April 2017, petrol, diesel, hybrid or electric.
  • +£440/yr expensive-car supplement in years 2–6 if the list price was over £40,000 new (£50,000 for electric cars registered from April 2025).
  • Electric cars pay £10 in the first year, then the £200 standard rate — the zero-emission exemption ended on 1 April 2025.
  • Cars registered 2001–2017 stay on the CO₂ band system (bands A–M), from £20 to £790 a year.

Rates shown are for the 2026/27 UK tax year (source: DVLA / GOV.UK). Check the exact figure for a specific car by its registration on the GOV.UK vehicle-tax service.

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Trim-by-trim specifications & road tax

Trim-level specifications for the Vauxhall Astra (Petrol Parallel PHEV, Petrol, Diesel), across 800 recorded variants.

Performance
79–276 bhp
Power
5.8s
0–60 mph (fastest)
155 mph
Top speed
999–1,998 cc
Engine
Economy & running costs
30–85 mpg
Fuel economy
23–223 g/km
CO₂
41 mi
Electric range (max)
£190
Road tax (VED)
6–35 of 50
Insurance group
Dimensions & practicality
4,374 mm
Length
2,033 mm
Width
1,485 mm
Height
2,662 mm
Wheelbase
1,338 kg
Weight
5
Seats
5
Doors
Euro NCAP safety
5★
Adult
4★
Child
1★
Pedestrian

The Vauxhall Astra Hatchback (04-10) was tested by Euro NCAP in and received the following safety ratings:

Automatic · Manual 5 seats New from £12,995
TrimFuelPowerMPGCO₂Ins.
1.2 Turbo Hybrid [136] Design 5dr e-DCT6AutomaticPetrol134 bhp48.7 - 62.8 mpg10520
1.6 Hybrid GSe 5dr AutoAutomaticPetrol Parallel PHEV221 bhp45.6 mpg2531
1.6 Plug-in Hybrid Design 5dr AutoAutomaticPetrol Parallel PHEV177 bhp46.3 mpg23—
1.2 Turbo 130 GS Line 5drManualPetrol128 bhp49.6 - 50.4 mpg12618
1.6 Hybrid Elite 5dr AutoAutomaticPetrol Parallel PHEV177 bhp—31—
1.2 Turbo 130 Design 5drManualPetrol128 bhp43.5 - 53.3 mpg12417
1.5 Turbo D Design 5drManualDiesel128 bhp64.2 - 67.3 mpg11419
1.5 Turbo D Design 5dr AutoAutomaticDiesel128 bhp56.5 - 58.9 mpg12719
1.2 Turbo 130 Business Edition 5dr AutoAutomaticPetrol128 bhp49.6 - 51.4 mpg12619
1.5 Turbo D Business Edition 5drManualDiesel128 bhp62.8 - 64.2 mpg115—
1.5 Turbo D Business Edition 5dr AutoAutomaticDiesel128 bhp60.1 - 62.8 mpg118—
1.2 Turbo Design 5drManualPetrol108 bhp44.8 - 53.3 mpg12416

Manufacturer specifications aggregated across recorded trims; individual cars vary by options and age. Figures are a guide — confirm exact spec with the seller.

Frequently asked questions

How much is road tax on a Vauxhall Astra?
A Vauxhall Astra registered on or after 1 April 2017 pays the flat standard rate of £200 a year for 2026/27. Cars registered between March 2001 and March 2017 pay a CO₂-based band instead. If the car cost over £40,000 new, add the £440/yr expensive-car supplement in years 2–6.
Do electric Vauxhall Astras pay road tax?
Yes — since 1 April 2025 zero-emission cars pay VED. A new electric car pays £10 in its first year, then the £200 standard rate; electric cars registered before April 2025 also pay £200. Electric cars registered before March 2017 pay £20.
What is the expensive-car (£40,000) supplement?
Cars with a list price over £40,000 when new pay an extra £440 a year on top of the standard rate for five years, starting from the second licence (years 2–6). For zero-emission cars registered from 1 April 2025 the threshold is £50,000. It is based on the list price when new, not the price you pay used.
How is road tax calculated for the Vauxhall Astra?
For cars registered from April 2017, VED is a first-year "showroom" rate based on CO₂ emissions, then the flat £200 standard rate every year after. Older cars (2001–2017) stay on the CO₂ band system (bands A–M). You can check the exact rate for any specific car by its registration on the DVLA vehicle-tax service.
How does used-car road tax work in the UK?
For cars registered from April 2017, VED involves a first-year rate followed by a standard flat rate. A surcharge applies to cars with a list price over £40,000 when new. Older cars, registered before April 2017, are taxed based on their CO2 emissions bands.
How many Vauxhall Astras are currently for sale?
There are 3 Vauxhall Astras for sale, ranging from model years 2016 to 2019.

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