Vauxhall Astravan (2004)
2004 Vauxhall Astravan
CarHunch analysed 8,931 real MOT records for the 2004 Vauxhall Astravan.
Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2004 Vauxhall Astravan is notably less reliable than the UK average, with a first-time MOT pass rate of 70.0% compared to 80% nationally—and that's before accounting for the fact that 37.1% of these vans have recorded dangerous defects at some point, a serious concern for any potential buyer. Diesel and petrol versions perform almost identically, both hovering around 70%, so fuel choice won't improve your odds here.
These vans are typically around 106,000 miles when tested, which is reasonable for their age, but they're averaging 4.84 failures per test and 22.3 advisories, suggesting widespread wear across multiple systems rather than isolated problem areas. Budget for meaningful repair costs before purchase and have a pre-buy inspection done by someone familiar with Astravans—the high danger defect rate means overlooking one could be costly or unsafe.
The 2004 Vauxhall Astravan has a below-average first-time pass rate (70% vs ~80% UK average) — check the specific vehicle's full MOT history carefully before buying.
These stats describe 8,931 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.
What tends to go wrong
Across 8,931 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2004.
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Before you buy a 2004 Vauxhall Astravan
Based on MOT data from 8,931 vehicles — here's what to check.
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Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
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| Diesel (98%) | 8,745 | 70% | 4.86 |
| Petrol (2%) | 150 | 71.5% | 4.2 |
Colour Breakdown
Based on 58,051 Vauxhall Astravan vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.
Mileage Distribution
Most 2004 Vauxhall Astravan vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2004 Vauxhall Astravan vehicles fall between 86,075 and 128,198 miles.
2004 Vauxhall Astravan — Still on the Road
Numbers are thinning — 9% of 2004 Vauxhall Astravans are still active.
Numbers are declining — 596 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (9% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.
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