Vauxhall Astravan MOT Results

Registered in 2004
48.5% pass rate
from 1,822 tests in 2021
Pass rate by mileage
Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2004 vans and highlighted areas where the Vauxhall Astravan is unusually good or bad.

  • 24% fail on Brakes (26% worse than other 2004 vans)
    • 14% fail on Brake performance (23% worse than other 2004 vans)
      • 9.5% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (52% worse than other 2004 vans)
        • 9.3% fail on Rbt (sp) (52% worse than other 2004 vans)
        • 0.16% fail on Plate brake tester (sp) (4 times worse than other 2004 vans)
      • 4.9% fail on Service brake performance
        • 4.6% fail on Rbt
          • 3.7% fail on Service brake performance
          • 1.2% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.33% fail on Plate brake tester (3 times worse than other 2004 vans)
          • 0.33% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles) (4 times worse than other 2004 vans)
      • 3.3% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 3.3% fail on Rbt (40% worse than other 2004 vans)
          • 3.0% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.38% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 2.9% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 2.8% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 2.0% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 1.1% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.11% fail on Plate brake tester (sp) (6 times worse than other 2004 vans)
          • 0.11% fail on Service brake imbalance (6 times worse than other 2004 vans)
      • 0.93% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 11% fail on Rigid brake pipes (110% worse than other 2004 vans)
    • 2.4% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.2% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.2% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.88% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.88% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.49% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.44% fail on Cable
        • 0.055% fail on Linkage
    • 1.5% fail on Load sensing valves
    • 0.82% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.44% fail on Pedal
      • 0.38% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.82% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.82% fail on Lever
    • 0.49% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (71% better than other 2004 vans)
      • 0.44% fail on Anti-lock braking system (73% better than other 2004 vans)
      • 0.11% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.44% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.22% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.11% fail on Servos (5 times worse than other 2004 vans)
      • 0.11% fail on Valves
    • 0.33% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.16% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.16% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.22% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.11% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.11% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 0.11% fail on Park brake mechanism/associated mountings
    • 0.055% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.055% fail on Pressure/vacuum build up
  • 23% fail on Suspension
    • 8.2% fail on Anti-roll bars (34% worse than other 2004 vans)
      • 4.8% fail on Linkage ball joints (160% worse than other 2004 vans)
      • 1.2% fail on Ball joint (110% worse than other 2004 vans)
      • 0.82% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.82% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.38% fail on Linkage
      • 0.33% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.22% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (71% better than other 2004 vans)
      • 0.055% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.055% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 7.5% fail on Springs (98% worse than other 2004 vans)
      • 7.3% fail on Coil springs (2 times worse than other 2004 vans)
        • 7.2% fail on Coil spring (2 times worse than other 2004 vans)
        • 0.11% fail on Mounting
      • 0.16% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas (74% better than other 2004 vans)
    • 5.0% fail on Suspension arms (27% better than other 2004 vans)
      • 4.6% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.27% fail on Pins and bushes (84% better than other 2004 vans)
      • 0.16% fail on Ball joint dust cover (86% better than other 2004 vans)
      • 0.055% fail on Suspension arm
    • 4.7% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (24% better than other 2004 vans)
    • 1.9% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 1.8% fail on Shock absorbers (62% worse than other 2004 vans)
    • 0.99% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.60% fail on Sub-frame (2 times worse than other 2004 vans)
      • 0.27% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.11% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.055% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.88% fail on Macpherson strut (2 times worse than other 2004 vans)
      • 0.49% fail on Pins and bushes (3 times worse than other 2004 vans)
      • 0.22% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.11% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.055% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.27% fail on Other suspension component (65% better than other 2004 vans)
      • 0.22% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.055% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.055% fail on Axles
      • 0.055% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
    • 0.055% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.055% fail on Pins and bushes
  • 20% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 8.2% fail on Headlamps (82% worse than other 2004 vans)
      • 7.7% fail on Headlamp (92% worse than other 2004 vans)
      • 0.66% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.055% fail on Dipswitch
    • 5.0% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 4.4% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.66% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 5.0% fail on Stop lamp
    • 2.5% fail on Direction indicators
      • 2.5% fail on Flashing type
        • 2.3% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.16% fail on Side repeaters (86% better than other 2004 vans)
        • 0.11% fail on All direction indicators
    • 1.6% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (48% better than other 2004 vans)
      • 1.6% fail on Rear fog lamp (48% better than other 2004 vans)
        • 1.6% fail on Rear fog lamp (48% better than other 2004 vans)
    • 1.4% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (68% better than other 2004 vans)
    • 1.4% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 1.0% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.22% fail on Horn (83% better than other 2004 vans)
      • 0.055% fail on Trailer electrical socket
      • 0.055% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.60% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.60% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.055% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.055% fail on Main beam tell-tale
      • 0.055% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 12% fail on Visibility
    • 6.8% fail on Washers (39% worse than other 2004 vans)
    • 5.2% fail on Wipers
    • 0.60% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.60% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.60% fail on View to rear
      • 0.60% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.11% fail on Driver's view (7 times worse than other 2004 vans)
  • 11% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (150% worse than other 2004 vans)
    • 11% fail on Exhaust emissions (180% worse than other 2004 vans)
      • 8.0% fail on Compression ignition (160% worse than other 2004 vans)
        • 3.5% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (7 times worse than other 2004 vans)
        • 3.3% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (97% worse than other 2004 vans)
        • 1.2% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.22% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.11% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.055% fail on Pre 01/01/1980 visual
      • 2.9% fail on Spark ignition (2 times worse than other 2004 vans)
        • 2.7% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (4 times worse than other 2004 vans)
        • 0.11% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.11% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 1.3% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 1.2% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.055% fail on Transmission oil leaks
      • 0.055% fail on Other leaks
  • 9.6% fail on Body, chassis, structure (32% better than other 2004 vans)
    • 5.0% fail on Exhaust system (57% worse than other 2004 vans)
    • 1.4% fail on Transmission (70% better than other 2004 vans)
      • 1.3% fail on Drive shafts (67% better than other 2004 vans)
        • 1.3% fail on Joints (67% better than other 2004 vans)
      • 0.11% fail on Prop shafts (86% better than other 2004 vans)
        • 0.11% fail on Joints
    • 1.3% fail on Integral vehicle structure (59% better than other 2004 vans)
      • 1.2% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (63% better than other 2004 vans)
      • 0.11% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.11% fail on Sub-frame condition
    • 0.93% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.60% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.16% fail on Tank
      • 0.11% fail on Pipe
      • 0.055% fail on System
    • 0.66% fail on Engine mounting (140% worse than other 2004 vans)
      • 0.66% fail on Engine mounting condition (190% worse than other 2004 vans)
    • 0.49% fail on Chassis (80% better than other 2004 vans)
      • 0.49% fail on Chassis condition (80% better than other 2004 vans)
    • 0.33% fail on Seats
      • 0.27% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.055% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.22% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.16% fail on Body (82% better than other 2004 vans)
      • 0.11% fail on Other body component
      • 0.055% fail on Panel
    • 0.11% fail on Cabs
      • 0.11% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.11% fail on Undertray
    • 0.055% fail on Doors
      • 0.055% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.055% fail on Door condition
    • 0.055% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.055% fail on Boot lid condition
  • 8.4% fail on Tyres (43% worse than other 2004 vans)
    • 4.7% fail on Tread depth (41% worse than other 2004 vans)
    • 3.8% fail on Condition (46% worse than other 2004 vans)
    • 0.55% fail on Size/type
  • 5.7% fail on Steering
    • 5.3% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 5.0% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.22% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.11% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.33% fail on Power steering
      • 0.27% fail on Operation
      • 0.055% fail on Other components
    • 0.055% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.055% fail on Steering rack
  • 1.0% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 1.0% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.93% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (80% better than other 2004 vans)
    • 0.44% fail on Seat belts (85% better than other 2004 vans)
      • 0.33% fail on Prescribed areas (85% better than other 2004 vans)
      • 0.11% fail on Condition (86% better than other 2004 vans)
    • 0.44% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (74% better than other 2004 vans)
    • 0.055% fail on Airbags
      • 0.055% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.38% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.33% fail on Attachment
    • 0.055% fail on Condition
  • 0.055% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.055% fail on Speedometer