2010 Vauxhall Astravan — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2010 Vauxhall Astravan passed 74.3% of its 5,380 recorded MOT tests. Against vans of a similar age (27.4% fail rate), the 2010 Astravan comes out 1.7pp better. Failures cluster in suspension, lighting & signalling and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — suspension (15.6%) and lighting & signalling (13.1%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are coil spring, pins and bushes and washers — coil spring alone was recorded 450 times.
Mileage is the strongest signal on the record: 21.9% of 30-60k cars fail, rising to 26.2% once past 150k.
Suspension is the most common advisory, noted on 33.5% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 15.6% | 838 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 13.1% | 704 |
| 3 | Brakes | 7.6% | 407 |
| 4 | Tyres | 7.4% | 401 |
| 5 | Visibility | 7.1% | 383 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 4.6% | 249 |
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 | 450 |
| 2 | Pins and bushes | 399 |
| 3 | Washers | 272 |
| 4 | Tread depth | 244 |
| 5 | Headlamp aim | 236 |
| 6 | Position lamp | 161 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 33.5% | 1,800 |
| 2 | Brakes | 32.3% | 1,740 |
| 3 | Tyres | 31.8% | 1,708 |
| 4 | Emissions & environmental | 13.8% | 742 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 11.7% | 629 |
| 6 | Other defects | 9.8% | 526 |
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 | 105 | 21.9% |
| 60-90k | 456 | 22.1% |
| 90-120k | 1,097 | 26.7% |
| 120-150k | 1,372 | 25.7% |
| 150k+ | 2,320 | 26.2% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 5,210 | 25.9% |
| Petrol | 170 | 20.6% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,303 | 25.2% |
| 2022 | 1,216 | 25.0% |
| 2023 | 1,106 | 26.1% |
| 2024 | 945 | 26.2% |
| 2025 | 810 | 26.5% |
What to check before buying a 2010 Astravan
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: suspension accounted for 15.6% of tests. Start there.
- Suspension (15.6% 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 (13.1% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (7.6% 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 2010 Vauxhall Astravans pass their MOT?
74.3% of the 5,380 2010 Vauxhall Astravan MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 25.7% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2010 Vauxhall Astravan?
Suspension, recorded in 15.6% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (13.1%).
Does the 2010 Astravan get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 21.9% in the 30-60k band to 26.2% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 5,380 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.