Vauxhall Astravan MOT Check

MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Vauxhall Astravan. Check any Astravan by registration number below.

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66.0%

Avg Pass Rate

-16.0%

vs Vauxhall Avg

Year Ranges

Average

Reliability

Vauxhall Astravan — MOT Reliability Overview

The Vauxhall Astravan has an average MOT pass rate of 66.0%, which is 16.0 percentage points below the Vauxhall brand average of 82.0%. This is a reasonable result that reflects typical UK reliability standards. Regular servicing and addressing advisories promptly will help keep your Astravan on the road.

The most common reasons a Vauxhall Astravan fails its MOT are the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded. If you are preparing your Astravan for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.

Before buying a used Vauxhall Astravan, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Vauxhall Astravan performs at MOT across different model years.

2012

Based on 818 vehicles

72.9%Average

Vauxhall average: 82.0%

Dangerous Defects

6.6%

Retest Rate

21.2%

Mileage at 10yr

231k mi

2011

Based on 2,023 vehicles

69.6%Average

Vauxhall average: 82.0%

Dangerous Defects

6.9%

Retest Rate

28.4%

2010

Based on 1,911 vehicles

65.9%Average

Vauxhall average: 82.0%

Dangerous Defects

9.2%

Retest Rate

29.9%

2009

Based on 1,280 vehicles

64.1%Below Average

Vauxhall average: 82.0%

Dangerous Defects

8.0%

Retest Rate

30.5%

2008

Based on 2,430 vehicles

62.3%Below Average

Vauxhall average: 82.0%

Dangerous Defects

8.0%

Retest Rate

34.8%

2007

Based on 2,366 vehicles

65.9%Average

Vauxhall average: 82.0%

Dangerous Defects

7.3%

Retest Rate

25.0%

2006

Based on 3,963 vehicles

62.8%Below Average

Vauxhall average: 82.0%

Dangerous Defects

7.9%

Retest Rate

32.9%

2005

Based on 3,727 vehicles

58.9%Below Average

Vauxhall average: 82.0%

Dangerous Defects

10.1%

Retest Rate

36.4%

2004

Based on 2,445 vehicles

58.7%Below Average

Vauxhall average: 82.0%

Dangerous Defects

8.3%

Retest Rate

35.1%

2003

Based on 404 vehicles

55.4%Below Average

Vauxhall average: 82.0%

Dangerous Defects

11.9%

Retest Rate

30.7%

2002

Based on 101 vehicles

50.5%Below Average

Vauxhall average: 82.0%

Dangerous Defects

12.5%

Retest Rate

32.1%

2001

Based on 48 vehicles

58.3%Below Average

Vauxhall average: 82.0%

Dangerous Defects

12.0%

Retest Rate

48.0%

1997

Based on 43 vehicles

83.7%Good

Vauxhall average: 82.0%

Dangerous Defects

3.6%

Retest Rate

14.3%

1996

Based on 39 vehicles

89.7%Excellent

Vauxhall average: 82.0%

Dangerous Defects

4.2%

Retest Rate

8.3%

0

Based on 12,893 vehicles

71.2%Average

Vauxhall average: 82.0%

Mileage at 5yr

148k mi

Top MOT Failures — Vauxhall Astravan

The most common reasons a Vauxhall Astravan fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements

8.1%

The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired

7.4%

Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded

7.3%

A spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened

3.6%

A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn

3.2%

Vauxhall Astravan Common Faults & Repair Costs

Where Failures Occur

The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.

Front Offside

4.9%

Rear Nearside

4.6%

Front Nearside

4.4%

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Useful MOT Guides

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Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for Vauxhall Astravan

Vauxhall Astravan — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Vauxhall Astravan MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Vauxhall Astravan?

The average MOT pass rate for the Vauxhall Astravan is 66.0% compared to the Vauxhall average of 82.0%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.

What are the most common MOT failures on a Vauxhall Astravan?

The most common MOT failures on the Vauxhall Astravan are: The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements (8.1%), The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired (7.4%), Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded (7.3%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.

Is the Vauxhall Astravan reliable?

With an average MOT pass rate of 66.0%, the Vauxhall Astravan is rated as "Average" for reliability. This is around average — regular maintenance is recommended to avoid common failure points.

How do I check the MOT history of a Vauxhall Astravan?

Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.

What mileage should I expect on a Vauxhall Astravan?

Typical mileage for the Vauxhall Astravan: 230,694 miles at 10 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Astravan to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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