2007 Vauxhall Astravan — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 6,973 MOT tests analysed for the 2007 Vauxhall Astravan, the most common recorded failure areas were suspension, lighting & signalling and brakes. Its pass rate of 71.0% was below the average for cars of a similar age (74.8%).
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 17.0% | 1,188 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 15.2% | 1,058 |
| 3 | Brakes | 13.8% | 962 |
| 4 | Tyres | 7.0% | 486 |
| 5 | Visibility | 6.8% | 471 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 5.0% | 345 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coil spring | 602 |
| 2 | Pins and bushes | 457 |
| 3 | Rbt (sp) | 418 |
| 4 | Headlamp aim | 416 |
| 5 | Washers | 349 |
| 6 | Rigid brake pipes | 327 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 43.4% | 3,026 |
| 2 | Suspension | 36.1% | 2,516 |
| 3 | Tyres | 31.1% | 2,172 |
| 4 | Emissions & environmental | 18.9% | 1,319 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 18.4% | 1,280 |
| 6 | Other defects | 15.9% | 1,109 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 30-60k | 124 | 25.8% |
| 60-90k | 456 | 25.9% |
| 90-120k | 1,130 | 26.7% |
| 120-150k | 1,901 | 29.6% |
| 150k+ | 3,325 | 29.9% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 6,744 | 29.0% |
| Petrol | 225 | 28.0% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,007 | 29.7% |
| 2022 | 1,718 | 28.6% |
| 2023 | 1,376 | 29.1% |
| 2024 | 1,046 | 28.1% |
| 2025 | 826 | 29.2% |
What to check before buying a 2007 Astravan
Before buying a 2007 Vauxhall Astravan, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Suspension accounted for 17.0% of tests for this year.
- Suspension (17.0% of tests): Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair: £150–£450 per corner.
- Lighting & signalling (15.2% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (13.8% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2007 Vauxhall Astravans pass their MOT?
71.0% of the 6,973 2007 Vauxhall Astravan MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 29.0% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2007 Vauxhall Astravan?
Suspension, recorded in 17.0% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (15.2%).
Does the 2007 Astravan get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 25.8% in the 30-60k band to 29.9% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 6,973 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.