Vauxhall Astravan Reliability and Common Problems
What the Vauxhall Astravan fails its MOT on, with rough repair costs, and its MOT pass rate for each model year. Based on 15,836 MOT tests across 11 model years (DVSA data for tests carried out in 2024, retests included).
Segment: family car | Fuel: Diesel
71%
Vauxhall Astravan pass rate
84%
Vauxhall average
82%
All-model average
The Vauxhall Astravan has an average MOT pass rate of 71%, which is 13 points below the Vauxhall average and 11 points below the average across all models in our data. 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.
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What the Vauxhall Astravan Fails Its MOT On
Of the 2,813 MOT tests on the Vauxhall Astravan that failed at the first attempt in 2025, the share that failed on each part of the test, next to the share for all cars and vans of the same ages. A test that failed on two areas counts in both.
Suspension
48%Cars and vans the same age: 40% · Typical repair £150-£600
Lights and electrics
44%Cars and vans the same age: 48% · Typical repair £15-£200
Brakes
36%Cars and vans the same age: 27% (the Astravan fails on this more often) · Typical repair £80-£450
Windscreen, wipers and mirrors
22%Cars and vans the same age: 16% (the Astravan fails on this more often) · Typical repair £10-£350
Tyres
20%Cars and vans the same age: 17% · Typical repair £50-£300
The 3 single faults it failed on most
- Coil spring: fractured or broken (16% of failed tests, suspension)
- Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect (11% of failed tests, lights and electrics)
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (10% of failed tests, brakes)
Source: CarCostCheck analysis of DVSA anonymised MOT test results and failure items for 2025: first attempt at each MOT, fail and pass-after-repair defects, DVSA's defect categories (names shortened). Repair costs are rough UK ranges, not quotes. Method and national figures: MOT failure reasons 2025.
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Vauxhall Astravan Reliability by Year
MOT pass rate for each model year, from DVSA data for tests carried out in 2024 (retests included). Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger. Highest and lowest are marked among years with 100+ tests that were at least three years old when tested. Fuel and engine size are a guide only.
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Vauxhall Astravan FAQ
What are the most common Vauxhall Astravan problems?
In 2025, MOT tests on the Vauxhall Astravan that failed at the first attempt most often failed on suspension (48% of the 2,813 failed tests), lights and electrics (44%) and brakes (36%). The single most common fault was "Coil spring: fractured or broken" (16%). Across 15,836 MOT tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included), 71% ended in a pass.
Is the Vauxhall Astravan reliable?
The Vauxhall Astravan has an average MOT pass rate of 71%, from 15,836 MOT tests. That is 11 points below the average across all models in our data (82%), so budget for potential repairs. Pass rates fall as cars age, so compare it with cars of a similar age.
Which year Vauxhall Astravan is the most reliable?
Of the years with at least 100 tests that were old enough for a routine MOT, the 2012 Vauxhall Astravan has the highest MOT pass rate: 79% of its 589 tests ended in a pass. The 2003 has the lowest at 63%. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so the pass rate is only part of the picture.
How much does it cost to fix common Vauxhall Astravan faults?
As a rough guide, brake work on a Vauxhall Astravan typically costs £80-£450 and suspension repairs £150-£600, while exhaust and emissions fixes can cost £80-£800. Lighting and wiper fixes are usually under £200.
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