Vauxhall Astravan
From 12,267 MOT tests. Below average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Newer Astravans fare better: 2012 models pass at 72.7% vs 64.1% for 2004.
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded and a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened. The top issue, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, caused 919 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 919 |
| brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded | 617 |
| a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened | 594 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 523 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 338 |
| parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 335 |
| 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 | 333 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources | 321 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 313 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 275 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 20.3% of Astravan failures could actually strand you: fractured springs, engine faults, exhaust problems. Another 41% are safety issues where the car still drives but shouldn't, such as worn brakes, corroded brake pipes, and steering wear. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £144.
Vauxhall Astravan on UK roads
The fleet is shrinking: 830 scrapped or exported in the past year, a net loss of 830. At this rate, roughly 7 years until none remain. Now at 13.7% of its peak (42,491 in 2005 Q4).
Quarterly breakdown
| Quarter | On road | SORN | New | Gone | Net |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Q3 | 2,630 | 3,197 | +0 | -170 | -170 |
| 2025 Q2 | 2,834 | 3,163 | +0 | -168 | -168 |
| 2025 Q1 | 3,018 | 3,147 | +0 | -207 | -207 |
| 2024 Q4 | 3,197 | 3,175 | +0 | -285 | -285 |
| 2024 Q3 | 3,406 | 3,251 | +0 | -276 | -276 |
| 2024 Q2 | 3,632 | 3,301 | +0 | -181 | -181 |
| 2024 Q1 | 3,832 | 3,282 | +0 | -207 | -207 |
| 2023 Q4 | 4,069 | 3,252 | +0 | -218 | -218 |
3 variants on the road
| Variant | Fuel | Licensed | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Astravan Envoy Cdti | Diesel | 1,462 | 57% |
| Astravan Sportive Cdti | Petrol | 912 | 36% |
| Astravan Ls Cdti | Diesel | 178 | 7% |
Source: DfT vehicle licensing statistics, 2025 Q3. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 72.7% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen |
| 2011 | 69.6% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened |
| 2010 | 66.9% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened |
| 2009 | 69.6% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened |
6 earlier years
| 2008 | 66.7% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened |
| 2007 | 67.1% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened |
| 2006 | 67% | brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn |
| 2005 | 63.4% | brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements |
| 2004 | 64.1% | the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded |
| 2003 | 60.8% | brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements |
Typical mileage
Half of all Astravans tested had between 129,296 and 187,883 miles on the clock. A significant number are high-mileage vehicles.
At 156,755 median miles, the Astravan has 0.021 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Vauxhall models
| Vauxhall Corsa | 70.9% |
| Vauxhall Astra | 72.5% |
| Vauxhall Vivaro | 67.2% |
| Vauxhall Mokka | 76.7% |
| Vauxhall Insignia | 75.3% |
Common questions
What is the Vauxhall Astravan MOT pass rate?
The Vauxhall Astravan has a 66.7% MOT pass rate based on 12,267 real MOT tests. This is below the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Vauxhall Astravan?
The most common MOT failure on the Vauxhall Astravan is a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, which caused 919 failures. Other common issues include brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded.
How many Vauxhall Astravans are on UK roads?
There are 2,630 Vauxhall Astravans currently licensed on UK roads, with 3,197 on SORN.
What is the typical mileage of a Vauxhall Astravan at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Vauxhall Astravan is 156,755 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 129,296 and 187,883 miles.
Buying a used Astravan?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
With a 66.7% pass rate and an average repair bill of £144 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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MOT data from DVSA anonymised test results, 2024 test year. Fleet data from DfT vehicle licensing statistics. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0. MOT pass rates are statistical summaries of test outcomes, not assessments of individual vehicle safety or condition. Always inspect a vehicle and check its full MOT history before purchasing. See terms of use.