Vauxhall Astravan

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 14 model years from 15,836 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

71%

Total Tests

15,836

Highest Pass Rate

2012 (79%)

Years Covered

About the Vauxhall Astravan

The Vauxhall Astravan was MOT tested 15,836 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 14 model years (1997 to 2012), with an average pass rate of 71%. That's 11 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 diesel versions.

Best and Worst Years

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2012 model has the highest pass rate at 79% from 589 tests. The 2003 model has the lowest at 63%. With a 16 point gap, the year you choose makes a real difference. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.

Reliability Trend

Newer Vauxhall Astravans pass their MOT more often than older ones, by 5 percentage points on average, which is mostly down to age and wear.

Mileage Across Years

The oldest model in our data (1997) averages 115,759 miles, while the newest (2012) averages 140,826 miles. Older models have covered serious mileage, so suspension and drivetrain wear are worth checking.

Compared to the Vauxhall brand average of 84%, the Astravan is 13 points lower, placing it among the less reliable Vauxhall models.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Diesel, 1686cc)

£1,397

Road Tax

£275

MOT Test

£55

Predicted Repairs

£500

Total per year£2,227

Per month£186/mo

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.

Full 2012 details

How reliable is the Vauxhall Astravan?

vs average of all models-11% (82% avg)

vs Vauxhall brand average-13% (84% avg)

Best to worst year spread16 percentage points

Reliability trendImproving over years

Vauxhall Astravan by Year

Click any year to see detailed running costs, reliability data, and comparisons with similar cars.

Year	Pass Rate	Tests	Avg Mileage
2012	79%	589	140,826 mi
2011	75%	1,524	153,119 mi
2010	73%	1,396	152,645 mi
2009	73%	958	151,281 mi
2008	71%	1,893	153,122 mi
2007	75%	1,669	150,030 mi
2006	71%	2,876	149,529 mi
2005	68%	2,700	148,683 mi
2004	69%	1,758	144,527 mi
2003	63%	285	148,543 mi
2002	61%	74	160,347 mi
2001	62%	37	162,743 mi
2000	60%	45	133,082 mi
1997	88%	32	115,759 mi

Questions about the Vauxhall Astravan

Is the Vauxhall Astravan reliable?

Across its 14 model years in our data (1997 to 2012), the Vauxhall Astravan averages a 71% MOT pass rate, from 15,836 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 11 points below the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 2012 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 79%.

Which year Vauxhall Astravan has the best MOT pass rate?

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2012 Vauxhall Astravan has the highest MOT pass rate at 79%, while the 2003 model has the lowest at 63%, a 16 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.