2004 · 20 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2004 Vauxhall Astravan MOT pass rate and common faults

761 MOT tests in 2024. 51.6% passed first time, compared with 56.4% for all cars the same age.

91Well below average
Passed first time51.6%
Failed or needed repairs48.4%
Typical mileage at test139,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 761 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded8.0%
  2. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect8.0%
  3. Coil spring: fractured or broken6.6%
  4. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements6.4%
  5. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength5.1%
  6. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction4.1%
  7. Position lamp: not working3.8%
  8. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn3.5%
  9. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak3.5%
  10. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.3%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics36.3%
  2. Suspension35.5%
  3. Brakes35.3%
  4. Emissions & leaks10.9%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)10.6%
  6. Body & chassis10.0%
  7. Tyres8.4%
  8. Steering4.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded40.1%
  2. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine23.5%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm18.1%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure12.2%
  5. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened11.3%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2004 Vauxhall Astravan?

In 2024, 51.6% of 2004 Vauxhall Astravan cars passed their MOT first time, across 761 tests. The average for all 20-year-old cars was 56.4%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2004 Vauxhall Astravan?

The most common failure reasons were rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded; headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect; coil spring: fractured or broken. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2004 Vauxhall Astravan reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 91, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).