2006 · 18 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2006 Vauxhall Astravan MOT pass rate and common faults

1,264 MOT tests in 2024. 54.9% passed first time, compared with 56.1% for all cars the same age.

98Below average
Passed first time54.9%
Failed or needed repairs45.1%
Typical mileage at test147,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,264 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded8.2%
  2. Coil spring: fractured or broken7.8%
  3. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements5.6%
  4. Position lamp: not working5.1%
  5. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect4.5%
  6. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn3.8%
  7. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.7%
  8. Parking brake performance: inoperative on one side3.3%
  9. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak3.2%
  10. Stop lamp: not working3.1%

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes35.8%
  2. Suspension32.4%
  3. Lights & electrics31.5%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)11.4%
  5. Emissions & leaks9.9%
  6. Tyres8.9%
  7. Body & chassis8.4%
  8. Seat belts & airbags1.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded36.6%
  2. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine21.8%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm19.3%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure13.1%
  5. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak12.7%

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 2006 Vauxhall Astravan?

In 2024, 54.9% of 2006 Vauxhall Astravan cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,264 tests. The average for all 18-year-old cars was 56.1%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2006 Vauxhall Astravan?

The most common failure reasons were rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded; coil spring: fractured or broken; rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2006 Vauxhall Astravan reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 98, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).