2008 · 16 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2008 Vauxhall Astravan MOT pass rate and common faults

801 MOT tests in 2024. 53.6% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

94Below average
Passed first time53.6%
Failed or needed repairs46.4%
Typical mileage at test150,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 801 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken9.9%
  2. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements4.7%
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn4.5%
  4. Position lamp: not working4.0%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.7%
    41 marked dangerous
  6. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.5%
    34 marked dangerous
  7. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn3.0%
  8. Service brake performance: excessively binding2.9%
  9. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn2.9%
  10. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn2.9%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension35.2%
  2. Lights & electrics29.1%
  3. Brakes27.6%
  4. Tyres12.1%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)10.2%
  6. Body & chassis7.6%
  7. Emissions & leaks6.5%
  8. Seat belts & airbags2.9%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm21.6%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened21.5%
  3. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded19.6%
  4. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine15.9%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure11.2%

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 2008 Vauxhall Astravan?

In 2024, 53.6% of 2008 Vauxhall Astravan cars passed their MOT first time, across 801 tests. The average for all 16-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2008 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 suspension.

Is the 2008 Vauxhall Astravan reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 94, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).