Vauxhall Astravan MOT Results

Registered in 2006
49.0% pass rate
from 2,665 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 2006 vans and highlighted areas where the Vauxhall Astravan is unusually good or bad.

  • 23% fail on Suspension (11% worse than other 2006 vans)
    • 11% fail on Springs (190% worse than other 2006 vans)
      • 11% fail on Coil springs (3 times worse than other 2006 vans)
        • 11% fail on Coil spring (4 times worse than other 2006 vans)
      • 0.075% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas (87% better than other 2006 vans)
    • 8.1% fail on Anti-roll bars (23% worse than other 2006 vans)
      • 5.3% fail on Linkage ball joints (150% worse than other 2006 vans)
      • 1.1% fail on Ball joint (100% worse than other 2006 vans)
      • 0.68% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (56% better than other 2006 vans)
      • 0.60% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.49% fail on Linkage
      • 0.19% fail on Ball joint dust cover (74% better than other 2006 vans)
      • 0.075% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (88% better than other 2006 vans)
      • 0.038% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.038% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
    • 2.8% fail on Suspension arms (59% better than other 2006 vans)
      • 2.0% fail on Ball joint (53% better than other 2006 vans)
      • 0.56% fail on Pins and bushes (66% better than other 2006 vans)
      • 0.15% fail on Ball joint dust cover (88% better than other 2006 vans)
      • 0.075% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.038% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 2.1% fail on Shock absorbers (120% worse than other 2006 vans)
    • 1.7% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (65% better than other 2006 vans)
    • 1.0% fail on Wheel bearings (51% better than other 2006 vans)
    • 0.53% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.23% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.15% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (5 times worse than other 2006 vans)
      • 0.11% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.038% fail on Sub-frame
    • 0.38% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.26% fail on Pins and bushes (2 times worse than other 2006 vans)
      • 0.11% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.26% fail on Axles
      • 0.26% fail on Swivel pins and bushes (2 times worse than other 2006 vans)
    • 0.19% fail on Other suspension component (74% better than other 2006 vans)
      • 0.11% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.075% fail on Ball joint (84% better than other 2006 vans)
  • 22% fail on Brakes (20% worse than other 2006 vans)
    • 12% fail on Brake performance (16% worse than other 2006 vans)
      • 8.4% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (34% worse than other 2006 vans)
        • 8.4% fail on Rbt (sp) (36% worse than other 2006 vans)
      • 3.6% fail on Parking brake performance (42% worse than other 2006 vans)
        • 3.4% fail on Rbt (39% worse than other 2006 vans)
          • 2.9% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.41% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.15% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.15% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.075% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.038% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.038% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.038% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.038% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 3.5% fail on Service brake performance
        • 3.5% fail on Rbt
          • 2.5% fail on Service brake performance
          • 1.2% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.038% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.038% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 1.4% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (40% better than other 2006 vans)
        • 1.4% fail on Rbt (sp) (40% better than other 2006 vans)
          • 1.1% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.53% fail on Service brake performance (58% better than other 2006 vans)
      • 0.64% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 11% fail on Rigid brake pipes (110% worse than other 2006 vans)
    • 2.6% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.4% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.3% fail on Brake discs
        • 0.075% fail on Brake drums
      • 1.0% fail on Brake linings and pads (48% better than other 2006 vans)
        • 1.0% fail on Brake pads (48% better than other 2006 vans)
      • 0.64% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.60% fail on Cable
        • 0.038% fail on Lever
    • 1.7% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 1.6% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.075% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.75% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.53% fail on Pedal
      • 0.26% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.30% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.30% fail on Lever
    • 0.26% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.19% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.038% fail on Servos
      • 0.038% fail on Master cylinder
    • 0.26% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.23% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
      • 0.038% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.15% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.11% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.075% fail on Leaks (5 times worse than other 2006 vans)
      • 0.038% fail on Pressure/vacuum build up
  • 18% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (13% better than other 2006 vans)
    • 5.3% fail on Headlamps (36% worse than other 2006 vans)
      • 4.7% fail on Headlamp (31% worse than other 2006 vans)
      • 0.64% fail on Headlamp levelling device (110% worse than other 2006 vans)
      • 0.038% fail on Dipswitch
    • 5.2% fail on Headlamp aim (26% worse than other 2006 vans)
      • 4.9% fail on Headlamp aim (30% worse than other 2006 vans)
      • 0.26% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 4.5% fail on Stop lamp (25% better than other 2006 vans)
    • 2.4% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (48% better than other 2006 vans)
    • 1.9% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (37% better than other 2006 vans)
      • 1.9% fail on Rear fog lamp (37% better than other 2006 vans)
        • 1.9% fail on Rear fog lamp (37% better than other 2006 vans)
    • 1.5% fail on Direction indicators (52% better than other 2006 vans)
      • 1.5% fail on Flashing type (53% better than other 2006 vans)
        • 1.1% fail on Individual direction indicators (53% better than other 2006 vans)
        • 0.34% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.075% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.075% fail on Switch
      • 0.038% fail on Semaphore
        • 0.038% fail on Arm
    • 1.4% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 1.2% fail on Battery(ies) (170% worse than other 2006 vans)
      • 0.15% fail on Horn (85% better than other 2006 vans)
      • 0.038% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.38% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.38% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.15% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.15% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
    • 0.075% fail on Hazard warning (86% better than other 2006 vans)
      • 0.075% fail on Switch (86% better than other 2006 vans)
    • 0.038% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 13% fail on Visibility (31% worse than other 2006 vans)
    • 8.0% fail on Washers (72% worse than other 2006 vans)
    • 5.0% fail on Wipers
    • 0.71% fail on View to rear
      • 0.71% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.60% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.60% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.11% fail on Bonnet
  • 8.9% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (85% worse than other 2006 vans)
    • 8.0% fail on Exhaust emissions (91% worse than other 2006 vans)
      • 6.5% fail on Compression ignition (86% worse than other 2006 vans)
        • 3.7% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (93% worse than other 2006 vans)
        • 2.4% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (2 times worse than other 2006 vans)
        • 0.45% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.19% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.075% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.075% fail on Catalytic converter
        • 0.075% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
        • 0.038% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
      • 1.6% fail on Spark ignition (120% worse than other 2006 vans)
        • 1.4% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (180% worse than other 2006 vans)
        • 0.19% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.038% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 1.4% fail on Fluid leaks (62% worse than other 2006 vans)
      • 1.3% fail on Engine oil leaks (89% worse than other 2006 vans)
      • 0.038% fail on Other leaks
  • 7.8% fail on Tyres (22% worse than other 2006 vans)
    • 4.0% fail on Tread depth
    • 3.8% fail on Condition (36% worse than other 2006 vans)
    • 0.64% fail on Size/type (110% worse than other 2006 vans)
  • 6.4% fail on Body, chassis, structure (50% better than other 2006 vans)
    • 2.7% fail on Exhaust system
    • 1.1% fail on Transmission (78% better than other 2006 vans)
      • 0.98% fail on Drive shafts (75% better than other 2006 vans)
        • 0.98% fail on Joints (75% better than other 2006 vans)
      • 0.075% fail on Prop shafts (91% better than other 2006 vans)
        • 0.075% fail on Joints (79% better than other 2006 vans)
    • 0.83% fail on Engine mounting (2 times worse than other 2006 vans)
      • 0.75% fail on Engine mounting condition (3 times worse than other 2006 vans)
      • 0.11% fail on Bracket
    • 0.64% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.53% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (110% worse than other 2006 vans)
      • 0.075% fail on System
      • 0.038% fail on Pipe
    • 0.56% fail on Body
      • 0.34% fail on Panel
      • 0.15% fail on Other body component
      • 0.075% fail on Body condition
    • 0.45% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.23% fail on Integral vehicle structure (90% better than other 2006 vans)
      • 0.23% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (90% better than other 2006 vans)
    • 0.19% fail on Chassis (90% better than other 2006 vans)
      • 0.19% fail on Chassis condition (90% better than other 2006 vans)
    • 0.15% fail on Doors (78% better than other 2006 vans)
      • 0.075% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.038% fail on Door condition
        • 0.038% fail on Hinge
      • 0.038% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.038% fail on Door condition
      • 0.038% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.038% fail on Door condition
    • 0.11% fail on Seats
      • 0.075% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.038% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.038% fail on Towbar
      • 0.038% fail on Other towbar components
    • 0.038% fail on Load security
      • 0.038% fail on Tailgate
        • 0.038% fail on Tailgate condition
  • 1.4% fail on Steering (77% better than other 2006 vans)
    • 0.98% fail on Steering linkage components (79% better than other 2006 vans)
      • 0.94% fail on Track rod end (78% better than other 2006 vans)
      • 0.038% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.23% fail on Steering gear (78% better than other 2006 vans)
      • 0.15% fail on Steering rack (84% better than other 2006 vans)
      • 0.075% fail on Operation
    • 0.15% fail on Power steering (74% better than other 2006 vans)
      • 0.075% fail on Other components
      • 0.038% fail on Operation
      • 0.038% fail on Rams
    • 0.038% fail on Steering column
    • 0.038% fail on Steering play
      • 0.038% fail on Steering rack
  • 0.90% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.90% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.83% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (81% better than other 2006 vans)
    • 0.49% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (68% better than other 2006 vans)
    • 0.34% fail on Seat belts (88% better than other 2006 vans)
      • 0.23% fail on Prescribed areas (88% better than other 2006 vans)
      • 0.15% fail on Condition (81% better than other 2006 vans)
  • 0.34% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.30% fail on Attachment
    • 0.038% fail on Condition