2007 · 17 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2007 Vauxhall Astravan MOT pass rate and common faults

791 MOT tests in 2024. 54.7% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

96Below average
Passed first time54.7%
Failed or needed repairs45.3%
Typical mileage at test151,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 791 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken6.8%
  2. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements6.2%
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn3.8%
  4. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded3.5%
  5. Position lamp: not working3.2%
  6. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn3.0%
  7. Parking brake performance: inoperative on one side3.0%
  8. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.9%
    33 marked dangerous
  9. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.8%
    31 marked dangerous
  10. Horn: not working2.8%

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes33.9%
  2. Lights & electrics29.2%
  3. Suspension28.6%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)10.1%
  5. Tyres9.2%
  6. Body & chassis7.5%
  7. Emissions & leaks6.7%
  8. Steering3.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded26.4%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm24.5%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened21.5%
  4. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine19.1%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn10.1%

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: coil spring: fractured or broken. 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 2007 Vauxhall Astravan?

In 2024, 54.7% of 2007 Vauxhall Astravan cars passed their MOT first time, across 791 tests. The average for all 17-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2007 Vauxhall Astravan?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements; suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2007 Vauxhall Astravan reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 96, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).