Vauxhall Astravan (1992)
1992 Vauxhall Astravan
CarHunch analysed 1,172 real MOT records for the 1992 Vauxhall Astravan. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 1992 Vauxhall Astravan is significantly less reliable than the UK average, with a first-time MOT pass rate of just 61.8% against the national benchmark of 80%—a serious gap that reflects the age and condition of surviving examples. The good news is that dangerous defects are relatively uncommon at 9.2%, and petrol and diesel variants perform almost identically, so fuel type won't be a deciding factor here.
These vans have covered a median of 145,160 miles, which is genuinely high for a 32-year-old vehicle and explains why each car typically needs 1.32 repairs and attracts 2.6 advisories per test. If you're considering one, budget for regular maintenance and get a full pre-purchase inspection focusing on structural rust, brake wear, and suspension—the advisories suggest these areas are consistently problematic across the cohort.
What to check before buying a 1992 Vauxhall Astravan
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel (77%) | 898 | 61.7% | 1.26 |
| Petrol (23%) | 274 | 62.2% | 1.49 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 1992 Vauxhall Astravan vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 1992 Vauxhall Astravan vehicles fall between 119,333 and 175,510 miles.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 1992 Vauxhall Astravan
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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24.4%
Oil leak
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19%
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements
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17.2%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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17%
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded
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16.6%
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded
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15.6%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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15.4%
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine
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14%
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 1992. Counts include advisories and failures.
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