MOT failure data · 2025
Vauxhall Astravan MOT problems
Across every Vauxhall Astravan that failed its 2025 MOT, the defect testers recorded most often was coil spring fractured or broken, on 5.63% of failure items. The broadest problem area was suspension at 26.3%. These are recorded defects across the model, not a diagnosis of any one car.
Most common Vauxhall Astravan MOT failures
| # | Recorded defect | Area | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coil spring fractured or broken | Suspension | 5.63% |
| 2 | Rigid brake pipes excessively corroded | Brakes | 5.01% |
| 3 | Pins and bushes pin or bush excessively worn | Suspension | 4.03% |
| 4 | Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect | Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 4.03% |
| 5 | Rbt (sp) efficiency below requirements | Brakes | 3.32% |
| 6 | Tread depth tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm | Tyres | 3% |
| 7 | Component mounting prescribed areas prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength | Suspension | 2.81% |
| 8 | Position lamp not working | Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 2.77% |
| 9 | Malfunction indicator lamp inoperative or indicates a malfunction | Noise, emissions and leaks | 2.31% |
| 10 | Wipers does not clear the windscreen effectively | Visibility | 2.21% |
Shares are of all recorded failure items for this model, so they sum to less than 100% — a single failed test often records several defects, and the long tail below the top 10 is not shown.
What this means if you are buying one
Use it as a viewing checklist. If you are looking at a Vauxhall Astravan, these are the areas worth inspecting and worth asking about — and worth reading the car's own MOT history for, since a defect that keeps reappearing as an advisory is a better signal than any model-wide average.
The MOT record also has hard limits: it does not check the engine, clutch or gearbox, and it says nothing about outstanding finance, insurance write-off history, stolen markers or whether the mileage is genuine. Our used Vauxhall Astravan buying guide covers what to check beyond the MOT.
Checking a specific Vauxhall Astravan?
Enter its registration for finance, write-off, stolen, mileage and keeper history.
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Vauxhall Astravan MOT FAQs
What does a Vauxhall Astravan most commonly fail its MOT on?
The single most recorded defect on Vauxhall Astravan cars failing their 2025 MOT was "coil spring fractured or broken", appearing on 5.63% of failure items.
Does this mean my Vauxhall Astravan will fail?
No. This is what testers recorded across every Vauxhall Astravan that failed in 2025. It shows where this model tends to need attention, not the condition of any individual car. The Vauxhall Astravan passed 62.48% of its initial tests.
How do I see a specific Vauxhall Astravan's MOT history?
Enter its registration on our free MOT history check to see that car's own test results, advisories and recorded mileages.
See also: Vauxhall Astravan MOT pass rate · used Vauxhall Astravan buying guide · free MOT history check
Defect counts from the DVSA MOT Anonymised test-item data for 2025 (class 4 initial tests, failure items only — advisories and minor defects excluded), licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.