2008 Vauxhall Astravan MOT pass rate: 61.2% (2,549 tests)
Is the 2008 Astravan getting worse?
Pass rate of 2008-registered cars across recent test years:
| Test year | Pass rate | |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 62.6% -2.8 vs same-age |
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| 2024 | 60.4% -4.4 vs same-age |
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| 2025 | 59.8% -5.4 vs same-age |
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 2008 Astravan
| # | System | Defects recorded | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 1,089 | 30.4% |
| 2 | Brakes | 717 | 20.0% |
| 3 | Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 615 | 17.2% |
| 4 | Tyres | 346 | 9.7% |
| 5 | Visibility | 249 | 6.9% |
| 6 | Body, chassis, structure | 194 | 5.4% |
All Astravan years compared
| 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 | 2,455 | 62.3% | -2.8 pts | 150,208 |
| 2008 (this page) | 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 2008 Vauxhall Astravan reliable?
2008-registered examples passed 61.2% of their MOT tests (2,549 tests, 2023–2025), -4.0 points versus all UK cars registered in the same year. At roughly 18 years old with a median 148,790 miles, condition now varies car by car — always check the individual MOT history.
What mileage is too high for a 2008 Astravan?
The median tested example shows 148,790 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.
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 OGL v3.0.