2010 · 14 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2010 Vauxhall Astravan MOT pass rate and common faults

703 MOT tests in 2024. 58.3% passed first time, compared with 59.6% for all cars the same age.

98Below average
Passed first time58.3%
Failed or needed repairs41.7%
Typical mileage at test148,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 703 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken6.5%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn5.8%
  3. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed3.8%
    30 marked dangerous
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.4%
    39 marked dangerous
  5. Horn: not working3.1%
  6. Washers: not working3.0%
  7. On or after 01/07/2008: emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit2.8%
  8. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid2.8%
  9. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements2.7%
  10. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps2.6%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics29.3%
  2. Suspension24.3%
  3. Brakes17.8%
  4. Tyres11.9%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)11.5%
  6. Emissions & leaks8.3%
  7. Body & chassis4.1%
  8. Steering1.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm21.9%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened20.3%
  3. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine14.1%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn13.8%
  5. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded10.1%

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 2010 Vauxhall Astravan?

In 2024, 58.3% of 2010 Vauxhall Astravan cars passed their MOT first time, across 703 tests. The average for all 14-year-old cars was 59.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2010 Vauxhall Astravan?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn; tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2010 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).