Vauxhall Astravan Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Vauxhall Astravan reliable? We analysed 679,643 real MOT tests across 58,240 vehicles to find out.
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The Vauxhall Astravan is about average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include brake pipe excessively corroded, tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and parking brake: efficiency below requirements. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Vauxhall Astravan.
Vauxhall Astravan Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Vauxhall Astravan. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Vauxhall Astravan MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Vauxhall Astravan to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Vauxhall Astravan Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Vauxhall Astravan fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Vauxhall Astravan Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Vauxhall Astravan owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Vauxhall Astravan MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Vauxhall Astravan year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 135 | 74.1% | 69,345 | 103,198 | 131,788 |
| 2012 | 5,911 | 74.8% | 74,713 | 105,489 | 140,858 |
| 2011 | 16,411 | 74.1% | 75,733 | 109,922 | 147,518 |
| 2010 | 18,691 | 72.5% | 76,342 | 110,584 | 146,862 |
| 2009 | 14,896 | 70.9% | 72,983 | 107,839 | 143,201 |
| 2008 | 37,735 | 70.6% | 78,146 | 112,980 | 147,469 |
| 2007 | 47,291 | 70.6% | 77,160 | 110,773 | 144,724 |
| 2006 | 104,537 | 69.8% | 77,772 | 110,337 | 145,042 |
| 2005 | 138,868 | 68.0% | 76,641 | 108,093 | 142,003 |
| 2004 | 137,105 | 68.4% | 76,861 | 107,334 | 140,755 |
| 2003 | 35,835 | 68.6% | 76,371 | 108,331 | 142,046 |
| 2002 | 8,470 | 67.6% | 85,616 | 116,559 | 151,888 |
| 2001 | 4,983 | 67.8% | 94,012 | 122,593 | 154,877 |
| 2000 | 5,130 | 65.2% | 105,144 | 131,486 | 161,541 |
| 1999 | 4,908 | 63.6% | 105,363 | 132,248 | 160,452 |
| 1998 | 4,299 | 63.3% | 95,252 | 118,537 | 144,917 |
| 1997 | 21,531 | 63.5% | 101,836 | 125,240 | 151,513 |
| 1996 | 22,953 | 63.5% | 103,283 | 127,990 | 153,900 |
| 1995 | 20,133 | 62.2% | 107,451 | 132,289 | 158,154 |
| 1994 | 15,158 | 61.0% | 110,646 | 136,672 | 165,862 |
How Long Does a Vauxhall Astravan Last?
Based on 58,240 Vauxhall Astravan vehicles on UK roads.
Vauxhall Astravan Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Vauxhall Astravan MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Vauxhall Astravan
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
74.8% MOT pass rate from 5,911 tests
55.1% MOT pass rate from 205 tests
The best year to buy a used Vauxhall Astravan is 2012, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 74.8% across 5,911 tests. The 1988 model year has the lowest pass rate at 55.1% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Vauxhall Astravan Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vauxhall Astravan THIS CAR | 68.2% | 679,643 | 113,288 mi | 33 yrs |
| Vauxhall Corsa | 69.7% | 26,893,546 | 58,908 mi | 33 yrs |
| Vauxhall Astra | 71.9% | 25,288,868 | 76,280 mi | 34 yrs |
| Vauxhall Zafira | 71.9% | 8,488,627 | 75,062 mi | 27 yrs |
| Suzuki Wagon-r+ | 71.2% | 607,585 | 53,600 mi | 28 yrs |
Compared to the Vauxhall Corsa (69.7% pass rate) and the Vauxhall Astra (71.9% pass rate), the Vauxhall Astravan trails behind on MOT reliability.
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The Vauxhall Astravan has an overall MOT pass rate of 68.2% across 679,643 real MOT tests — roughly in line with the UK average.
The most common problems on the Vauxhall Astravan are brake pipe excessively corroded (35,295 recorded failures), tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (34,913), and parking brake: efficiency below requirements (19,092). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.
A typical Vauxhall Astravan owner drives around 7,780 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
In terms of longevity, most Vauxhall Astravan models stay on UK roads for around 33 years — a strong showing that suggests solid build quality and readily available parts. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.