2011 · 13 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2011 Vauxhall Astravan MOT pass rate and common faults

732 MOT tests in 2024. 58.6% passed first time, compared with 61.8% for all cars the same age.

95Below average
Passed first time58.6%
Failed or needed repairs41.4%
Typical mileage at test148,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 732 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn6.0%
  2. Coil spring: fractured or broken5.6%
  3. Position lamp: not working3.6%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.4%
    45 marked dangerous
  5. Horn: not working3.0%
  6. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements2.9%
  7. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps2.6%
  8. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.5%
  9. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.5%
    24 marked dangerous
  10. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid2.3%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics26.9%
  2. Suspension20.2%
  3. Brakes18.9%
  4. Tyres10.1%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)9.4%
  6. Emissions & leaks6.4%
  7. Body & chassis4.2%
  8. Steering2.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm23.0%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened18.9%
  3. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine12.3%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure10.2%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn9.7%

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: suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn. 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 2011 Vauxhall Astravan?

In 2024, 58.6% of 2011 Vauxhall Astravan cars passed their MOT first time, across 732 tests. The average for all 13-year-old cars was 61.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2011 Vauxhall Astravan?

The most common failure reasons were suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn; coil spring: fractured or broken; position lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2011 Vauxhall Astravan reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 95, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).