Vauxhall Astravan (2000)
2000 Vauxhall Astravan
CarHunch analysed 483 real MOT records for the 2000 Vauxhall Astravan. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2000 Vauxhall Astravan has a first-time pass rate of 68.1%, well below the UK average of 80%, which signals below-average reliability for this age and type. A serious concern is that nearly one in three of these vans (32.9%) have recorded a dangerous defect at some point, making this a notable risk for buyers considering safety-critical systems.
These vans are running at a median mileage of 130,865 miles, which is typical wear for a 24-year-old vehicle, but they're racking up an average of 3.71 failures per test and 14.6 advisories, suggesting maintenance backlogs are common. Before purchasing, get a pre-buy inspection that specifically checks brakes, steering, and suspension components, since those dangerous defects point to systemic wear in safety-critical areas.
What to check before buying a 2000 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.
- ⚠️ 32.9% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 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 (96%) | 466 | 67.8% | 3.76 |
| Petrol (4%) | 17 | 76.6% | 2.53 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2000 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 2000 Vauxhall Astravan vehicles fall between 109,686 and 155,631 miles.
2000 Vauxhall Astravan — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 12 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2022 (7% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2022.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2000 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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54.6%
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements
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51%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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50.3%
Oil leak
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45.1%
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded
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44.7%
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded
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44.1%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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35%
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded
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33.9%
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2000. Counts include advisories and failures.
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