2009 · 15 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2009 Vauxhall Astravan MOT pass rate and common faults

468 MOT tests in 2024. 57.7% passed first time, compared with 58.4% for all cars the same age.

99About average
Passed first time57.7%
Failed or needed repairs42.3%
Typical mileage at test148,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 468 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken9.4%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm4.7%
    36 marked dangerous
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn4.5%
  4. Position lamp: not working4.1%
  5. Horn: not working3.4%
  6. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements3.2%
  7. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.0%
    20 marked dangerous
  8. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid2.8%
  9. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.6%
  10. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps2.4%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension28.0%
  2. Lights & electrics23.7%
  3. Brakes20.7%
  4. Tyres10.9%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)8.8%
  6. Emissions & leaks7.7%
  7. Body & chassis5.6%
  8. Steering4.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm24.4%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened20.7%
  3. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded14.7%
  4. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine14.1%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn10.9%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. 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 2009 Vauxhall Astravan?

In 2024, 57.7% of 2009 Vauxhall Astravan cars passed their MOT first time, across 468 tests. The average for all 15-year-old cars was 58.4%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2009 Vauxhall Astravan?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2009 Vauxhall Astravan reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 99, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).