2007 Vauxhall Astravan MOT pass rate: 62.3% (2,455 tests)
Is the 2007 Astravan getting worse?
Pass rate of 2007-registered cars across recent test years:
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| Test year | Pass rate | Pass-rate bar |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 61.5% -3.6 vs same-age |
61.5% visual scale |
| 2024 | 64.0% -0.9 vs same-age |
64.0% visual scale |
| 2025 | 61.5% -4.0 vs same-age |
61.5% visual scale |
The raw rate normally falls as cars age. The “vs same-age” figure compares this cohort with all UK cars registered in the same year, so normal ageing is not mistaken for a bad model year.
What fails on a 2007 Astravan
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| # | System | Defects recorded | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 938 | 26.9% |
| 2 | Brakes | 916 | 26.3% |
| 3 | Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 602 | 17.3% |
| 4 | Tyres | 278 | 8.0% |
| 5 | Body, chassis, structure | 206 | 5.9% |
| 6 | Visibility | 199 | 5.7% |
All Astravan years compared
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| Registration year | Tests | Pass rate | Vs same-age | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 2,617 | 59.0% | -5.3 pts | 137,430 |
| 2005 | 4,152 | 60.0% | -4.5 pts | 143,778 |
| 2006 | 4,350 | 62.9% | -1.6 pts | 146,874 |
| 2007 (this page) | 2,455 | 62.3% | -2.8 pts | 150,208 |
| 2008 | 2,549 | 61.2% | -4.0 pts | 148,790 |
| 2010 | 2,168 | 65.8% | -1.6 pts | 145,342 |
| 2011 | 2,273 | 67.9% | -1.3 pts | 146,710 |
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FAQs
Is a 2007 Vauxhall Astravan reliable?
2007-registered examples passed 62.3% of their MOT tests (2,455 tests, 2023–2025), -2.8 points versus all UK cars registered in the same year. At roughly 19 years old with a median 150,208 miles, condition now varies car by car — always check the individual MOT history.
What mileage is too high for a 2007 Astravan?
The median tested example shows 150,208 miles. Anything far beyond that isn't automatically bad — a motorway-mile car with consistent service records often beats a low-mileage school-run car — but price accordingly and scrutinise the mileage trail for gaps or drops.
Before you agree to the work
A fault or an advisory is a quote waiting to happen. These pages set out what a garage has to tell you, what a comparable written quote should include, and what you can do if the bill is not what you agreed.
- When a repair costs more than the car — what a comparable quote should include, plus any verified UK figures we have sourced.
- Estimates, quotes and extra work — what a price has to cover, and when a garage may charge more than it first said.
- What a diagnostic test costs — what the fee should include, and when it should come off the repair.
- Tools — when to buy and when to skip — how to choose a diagnostic tool, and when a garage visit is cheaper than owning one.
- Choosing a garage you can check — what to verify before you hand over the keys.
- Your rights after a car repair — what to do when the work is not right, and how to put it in writing.
Source: DVSA Anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023–2025 extracts (96 million Class 4 initial tests; retests excluded). Only vehicles old enough for a routine first MOT are included. Age-adjusted figures compare the model-year cohort with all vehicles of the same registration year tested in the same calendar year. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.