FORD FOCUS vs VAUXHALL ASTRA
Both the FORD FOCUS and the VAUXHALL ASTRA are tracked here from official DVLA licensing data, and as of 2026 Q2 there are 969,622 FORD FOCUSs versus 628,648 VAUXHALL ASTRAs still on UK roads. That makes the VAUXHALL ASTRA the rarer of the two — there are about 1.5× as many FORD FOCUSs left. Both are falling year on year (FORD FOCUS -5.6%, VAUXHALL ASTRA -7.9%).
Survivors over time
FORD FOCUS VAUXHALL ASTRA
FORD FOCUS
Common
969,622
left · 2026 Q2
▼ 57,965 (-5.6%) yr/yr
Peak 1,514,576 (2014 Q3)
862,774 licensed · 106,848 SORN
VAUXHALL ASTRA
Common
628,648
left · 2026 Q2
▼ 54,137 (-7.9%) yr/yr
Peak 1,151,226 (2014 Q3)
527,023 licensed · 101,625 SORN
Head to head
| FORD FOCUS | VAUXHALL ASTRA | |
|---|---|---|
| Left in the UK (2026 Q2) | 969,622 | 628,648 |
| Rarity tier | Common | Common |
| Licensed | 862,774 | 527,023 |
| SORN (off-road) | 106,848 | 101,625 |
| Peak | 1,514,576 (2014 Q3) | 1,151,226 (2014 Q3) |
| Year-on-year | ▼ 57,965 (-5.6%) yr/yr | ▼ 54,137 (-7.9%) yr/yr |
FORD FOCUS vs VAUXHALL ASTRA — questions & answers
Which is rarer, the FORD FOCUS or the VAUXHALL ASTRA?
The VAUXHALL ASTRA is rarer: 628,648 are left in the UK as of 2026 Q2, compared with 969,622 of the FORD FOCUS.
How many FORD FOCUS are left compared to the VAUXHALL ASTRA?
As of 2026 Q2 there are 969,622 FORD FOCUS and 628,648 VAUXHALL ASTRA still registered (taxed or SORN) in the UK, according to DVLA data.