Chevrolet Astro MOT Pass Rates and Running Costs by Year
Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 3 model years from 355 MOT tests in 2024.
Avg Pass Rate
72%
Total Tests
355
Highest Pass Rate
1996 (75%)
Years Covered
3
About the Chevrolet Astro
The Chevrolet Astro was MOT tested 355 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 3 model years (1995 to 1997), with an average pass rate of 72%. That's 10 points below the average of 82% across all models in our data, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Our records list lpg and petrol and petrol/gas versions.
Best and Worst Years
Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 1996 model has the highest pass rate at 75% from 132 tests. The 1995 model has the lowest at 60%. The 15 point gap means pass rates vary somewhat between years, but no year is dramatically different. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (1995) averages 76,827 miles, while the newest (1997) averages 89,194 miles.
Compared to the Chevrolet brand average of 76%, the Astro is 4 points lower, placing it among the less reliable Chevrolet models.
Estimated Running Costs
Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
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Chevrolet Astro by Year
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Questions about the Chevrolet Astro
Is the Chevrolet Astro reliable?
Across its 3 model years in our data (1995 to 1997), the Chevrolet Astro averages a 72% MOT pass rate, from 355 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 10 points below the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 1996 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 75%.
Which year Chevrolet Astro has the best MOT pass rate?
Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 1996 Chevrolet Astro has the highest MOT pass rate at 75%, while the 1995 model has the lowest at 60%, a 15 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.
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