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 Q1 there are 985,581 FORD FOCUSs versus 643,485 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 -5.3%, VAUXHALL ASTRA -7.7%).
Survivors over time
FORD FOCUS VAUXHALL ASTRA
FORD FOCUS
Common
985,581
left · 2026 Q1
▼ 55,160 (-5.3%) yr/yr
Peak 1,514,576 (2014 Q3)
877,721 licensed · 107,860 SORN
VAUXHALL ASTRA
Common
643,485
left · 2026 Q1
▼ 53,766 (-7.7%) yr/yr
Peak 1,151,226 (2014 Q3)
541,579 licensed · 101,906 SORN
Head to head
| FORD FOCUS | VAUXHALL ASTRA | |
|---|---|---|
| Left in the UK (2026 Q1) | 985,581 | 643,485 |
| Rarity tier | Common | Common |
| Licensed | 877,721 | 541,579 |
| SORN (off-road) | 107,860 | 101,906 |
| Peak | 1,514,576 (2014 Q3) | 1,151,226 (2014 Q3) |
| Year-on-year | ▼ 55,160 (-5.3%) yr/yr | ▼ 53,766 (-7.7%) yr/yr |
FORD FOCUS vs VAUXHALL ASTRA — questions & answers
Which is rarer, the FORD FOCUS or the VAUXHALL ASTRA?
The VAUXHALL ASTRA is rarer: 643,485 are left in the UK as of 2026 Q1, compared with 985,581 of the FORD FOCUS.
How many FORD FOCUS are left compared to the VAUXHALL ASTRA?
As of 2026 Q1 there are 985,581 FORD FOCUS and 643,485 VAUXHALL ASTRA still registered (taxed or SORN) in the UK, according to DVLA data.