2008 Vauxhall Astravan petrol: common problems and MOT failures
What MOT testers find on the petrol Vauxhall Astravan first registered in 2008 (petrol cars only): we looked at the 111 MOTs these cars had during 2023–2025. Plus known faults and what to look at before you buy one.
Small sample: there were only 111 MOTs of these cars during 2023–2025, so treat the percentages as rough. The known faults below don't depend on it.
Common 2008 Vauxhall Astravan petrol MOT failures and advisories
The share of 2008 Vauxhall Astravan petrol MOT tests where testers flagged each area, as a fail or an advisory. Rough prices are typical independent-garage costs.
- Suspension49% of testsRough price £120–£400
At the viewing: Listen for knocks over speed bumps, and look behind each front wheel for a snapped coil spring.
- Tyres37% of testsRough price £70–£150
At the viewing: Check the tread on all four tyres, including the inside edges, and look for cracks or bulges.
- Lights and electrics34% of testsRough price £10–£80
At the viewing: Ask a friend to check every light, including brake lights and indicators, while you operate them.
- Brakes32% of testsRough price £150–£350
At the viewing: Look for a lip on the disc edges and feel for judder or pulling when braking firmly from about 40mph.
- Oil and fluid leaks20% of testsRough price £80–£600
At the viewing: Look under the engine and on the ground where the car is usually parked for fresh oil or fluid.
- Wipers, windscreen and mirrors17% of testsRough price £15–£250
At the viewing: Check for chips in the driver's view, and test the wipers and washers.
Questions to ask the seller before buying a 2008 Vauxhall Astravan petrol
Ask before you travel to see it. A seller who knows the car will have answers, and receipts.
- Can I see the service history and receipts for any big jobs?
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Other years
Every year of the Vauxhall Astravan compared
| Year | MOT tests | Most flagged |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 879 | Tyres 41% |
| 2011 | 2,278 | Suspension 42% |
| 2010 | 2,174 | Suspension 47% |
| 2009 | 1,410 | Suspension 51% |
| 2007 | 2,478 | Suspension 53% |
| 2006 | 4,387 | Brakes 57% |
| 2005 | 4,184 | Brakes 58% |
| 2004 | 2,631 | Brakes 57% |
| 2003 | 444 | Brakes 60% |
Where this comes from: the DVSA's anonymised results for every MOT test done in Great Britain during 2023–2025, counting the MOTs of Vauxhall Astravan cars first registered in 2008. "Flagged" includes advisories, so it isn't the same as a fail rate. How we score