Vauxhall Astravan reliability, MPG and running costs
Figures updated
The Vauxhall Astravan is a car. In 2024 MOT tests it scored 100 for reliability (100 is average), ranking 256 of 442, and 45.2% failed first time against a UK average of 28.5%. Its most common MOT failure is coil spring (7.3% of tests).
Ranked 256 of 442 cars in the 2024 MOT Reliability League
In 2024, 7,684 Vauxhall Astravans aged 3 to 20 had an MOT and 45.2% failed first time (UK average 28.5%). Taking age and mileage into account, the Vauxhall Astravan is about as likely to fail as the average car of the same age and mileage.
First-time fail rate
45.2%
UK 28.5%
Fail rate at 3 years
–
UK 12.7%
Average miles a year
9,400
Typical age at test: 17 years
Vauxhall Astravan MOT failure rate by age
Most common Vauxhall Astravan MOT faults
- Coil spring: fractured or broken7.3% of tests
- Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded5.0% of tests
- Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements4.9% of tests
- Position lamp: not working4.9% of tests
- Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect4.7% of tests
- Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid3.7% of tests
What the Vauxhall Astravan fails on
| Area | Tests failing | vs similar cars |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 20.9% | About average |
| Lights and electrics | 20.9% | About average |
| Brakes | 17.4% | ▲ 1.2× as often |
| Visibility | 9.8% | ▲ 1.4× as often |
| Tyres | 9.1% | ▲ 1.1× as often |
| Exhaust and emissions | 7.9% | ▲ 1.1× as often |
| Body and structure | 6.6% | ▼ 27% less often |
| Steering | 2.4% | ▼ 47% less often |
| Seat belts and airbags | 1.4% | ▼ 52% less often |
| Wheels | 0.4% | ▼ 38% less often |
How much is road tax on a Vauxhall Astravan?
Any Vauxhall Astravan first registered from April 2017 pays the standard rate of £200 a year after its first year (2026/27 rates).
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Frequently asked questions
›Is the Vauxhall Astravan reliable?
Its MOT record is about average: the Vauxhall Astravan is about as likely to fail as the average car of the same age and mileage, with a reliability score of 100 in our 2024 league (100 is average).
›What are common problems with the Vauxhall Astravan?
The most common MOT fault is “Coil spring: fractured or broken”, found in 7.3% of tests. It fails on visibility more often than similar cars.
›How much is road tax on a Vauxhall Astravan?
Any Vauxhall Astravan first registered from April 2017 pays the standard rate of £200 a year after its first year (2026/27 rates).
›How many Vauxhall Astravans fail their MOT?
45.2% of Vauxhall Astravans aged 3 to 20 failed their MOT first time in 2024.
Sources: DVSA anonymised MOT tests 2024, all versions of the Vauxhall Astravan combined (Open Government Licence v3.0). How we calculate the league.