Vauxhall Astravan MOT Results

Registered in 2008
51.7% pass rate
from 1,446 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 2008 vans and highlighted areas where the Vauxhall Astravan is unusually good or bad.

  • 27% fail on Suspension (44% worse than other 2008 vans)
    • 15% fail on Springs (2 times worse than other 2008 vans)
      • 15% fail on Coil springs (5 times worse than other 2008 vans)
        • 15% fail on Coil spring (5 times worse than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.069% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 8.2% fail on Suspension arms (30% worse than other 2008 vans)
      • 6.1% fail on Pins and bushes (2 times worse than other 2008 vans)
      • 2.1% fail on Ball joint (38% better than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.48% fail on Ball joint dust cover (63% better than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.069% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 5.8% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 3.2% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 1.0% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.90% fail on Linkage (120% worse than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.48% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.41% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.14% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
    • 2.3% fail on Axles (32 times worse than other 2008 vans)
      • 2.1% fail on Swivel pins and bushes (42 times worse than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.069% fail on Axle
      • 0.069% fail on Stub axle
      • 0.069% fail on Swivel joints/housing
    • 1.1% fail on Sub-frames (2 times worse than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.90% fail on Pins and bushes (17 times worse than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.069% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.069% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.069% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
    • 1.0% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.83% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.69% fail on Pins and bushes (15 times worse than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.069% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.069% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.69% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (76% better than other 2008 vans)
    • 0.62% fail on Wheel bearings (65% better than other 2008 vans)
    • 0.14% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.069% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.069% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.14% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.069% fail on Suspension rod
      • 0.069% fail on Ball joint
  • 16% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (19% better than other 2008 vans)
    • 4.8% fail on Headlamps
      • 4.4% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.48% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 3.9% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 3.7% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.3% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.35% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 3.2% fail on Electrical equipment (160% worse than other 2008 vans)
      • 1.5% fail on Battery(ies) (4 times worse than other 2008 vans)
      • 1.5% fail on Horn (82% worse than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.21% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.069% fail on Trailer electrical socket
    • 2.3% fail on Stop lamp (63% better than other 2008 vans)
    • 1.7% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 1.7% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 1.7% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.90% fail on Direction indicators (69% better than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.90% fail on Flashing type (69% better than other 2008 vans)
        • 0.41% fail on Individual direction indicators (79% better than other 2008 vans)
        • 0.41% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.069% fail on Switch
    • 0.21% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.21% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.21% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.21% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
    • 0.069% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.069% fail on Switch
  • 13% fail on Brakes (22% better than other 2008 vans)
    • 6.5% fail on Brake performance (36% better than other 2008 vans)
      • 4.4% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (36% better than other 2008 vans)
        • 4.4% fail on Rbt (sp) (36% better than other 2008 vans)
      • 2.3% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 2.2% fail on Rbt
          • 2.1% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.14% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.069% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.069% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 1.7% fail on Service brake performance (45% better than other 2008 vans)
        • 1.7% fail on Rbt (44% better than other 2008 vans)
          • 1.6% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.21% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.55% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (64% better than other 2008 vans)
        • 0.55% fail on Rbt (sp) (64% better than other 2008 vans)
          • 0.55% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.21% fail on Service brake performance (77% better than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.35% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 4.1% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 3.0% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 3.0% fail on Brake pads
      • 1.7% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.7% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.14% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.069% fail on Cable
        • 0.069% fail on Lever
    • 3.5% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 1.7% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 1.5% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.28% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.069% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.48% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.48% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.41% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.28% fail on Pedal
      • 0.14% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.21% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.21% fail on Lever
    • 0.21% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.14% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.069% fail on Valves
    • 0.14% fail on Flexible brake hoses
  • 9.9% fail on Tyres (61% worse than other 2008 vans)
    • 5.8% fail on Tread depth (59% worse than other 2008 vans)
    • 4.9% fail on Condition (86% worse than other 2008 vans)
    • 0.62% fail on Size/type
  • 9.4% fail on Visibility
    • 6.4% fail on Washers (43% worse than other 2008 vans)
    • 2.5% fail on Wipers (43% better than other 2008 vans)
    • 0.48% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.48% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.48% fail on View to rear
      • 0.48% fail on Mirrors
  • 7.5% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 6.8% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 5.0% fail on Compression ignition
        • 2.4% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 1.2% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 1.0% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.28% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.069% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.069% fail on Catalytic converter
      • 1.9% fail on Spark ignition
        • 1.8% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.14% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.14% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.76% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.62% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.14% fail on Other leaks
  • 3.6% fail on Body, chassis, structure (65% better than other 2008 vans)
    • 1.5% fail on Transmission (64% better than other 2008 vans)
      • 1.5% fail on Drive shafts (56% better than other 2008 vans)
        • 1.3% fail on Joints (60% better than other 2008 vans)
        • 0.14% fail on Drive shaft
        • 0.14% fail on Bearing housing (14 times worse than other 2008 vans)
    • 0.90% fail on Exhaust system (61% better than other 2008 vans)
    • 0.28% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.14% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.069% fail on Tank
      • 0.069% fail on System
    • 0.28% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.28% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.21% fail on Body
      • 0.14% fail on Panel
      • 0.069% fail on Other body component
    • 0.21% fail on Doors
      • 0.14% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.14% fail on Door condition
      • 0.069% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.069% fail on Door condition
    • 0.14% fail on Integral vehicle structure (91% better than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.14% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (91% better than other 2008 vans)
    • 0.14% fail on Seats
      • 0.069% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.069% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.069% fail on Chassis
      • 0.069% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.069% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.069% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.069% fail on Boot lid condition
  • 2.6% fail on Steering (57% better than other 2008 vans)
    • 1.9% fail on Steering linkage components (58% better than other 2008 vans)
      • 1.4% fail on Track rod end (67% better than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.35% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.14% fail on Steering arm (6 times worse than other 2008 vans)
    • 0.41% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.41% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.28% fail on Power steering
      • 0.14% fail on Operation
      • 0.069% fail on Rams
      • 0.069% fail on Other components
    • 0.069% fail on Steering column
    • 0.069% fail on Steering shaft
  • 2.4% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 1.2% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.83% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.41% fail on Condition
    • 1.0% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.14% fail on Airbags
      • 0.14% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.97% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.97% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.55% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.48% fail on Attachment
    • 0.069% fail on Condition