2005 · 19 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2005 Vauxhall Astravan MOT pass rate and common faults

1,228 MOT tests in 2024. 51.1% passed first time, compared with 56.5% for all cars the same age.

90Well below average
Passed first time51.1%
Failed or needed repairs48.9%
Typical mileage at test145,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,228 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded8.1%
  2. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect7.7%
  3. Coil spring: fractured or broken6.6%
  4. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements6.3%
  5. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction4.1%
  6. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength4.1%
  7. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak3.7%
  8. Position lamp: not working3.4%
  9. Parking brake performance: inoperative on one side3.3%
  10. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn3.3%

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes39.7%
  2. Lights & electrics39.6%
  3. Suspension30.5%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)12.1%
  5. Emissions & leaks11.8%
  6. Tyres11.0%
  7. Body & chassis10.7%
  8. Steering2.9%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded38.7%
  2. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine23.9%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm22.0%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure13.6%
  5. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened10.7%

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 2005 Vauxhall Astravan?

In 2024, 51.1% of 2005 Vauxhall Astravan cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,228 tests. The average for all 19-year-old cars was 56.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2005 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 brakes.

Is the 2005 Vauxhall Astravan reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 90, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).