Vauxhall Astravan (2005)
2005 Vauxhall Astravan
CarHunch analysed 8,679 real MOT records for the 2005 Vauxhall Astravan. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2005 Vauxhall Astravan is a genuinely concerning prospect: its first-time MOT pass rate of 69.5% trails the UK average by over 10 percentage points, and a staggering 38.6% of these vans have recorded dangerous defects at some point. Nearly four in five tested examples fail their MOT, which reflects the wear and stress these working vehicles endure.
At 107,500 miles median mileage, these are high-use commercial vans that clock up serious distance—and it shows in the failure pattern. Averaging 5.1 failures and nearly 25 advisories per test tells you these aren't minor niggles: structural, brake, and emissions problems are routine. If you're considering one, budget for immediate professional inspection and assume you'll need to tackle at least one significant repair before it passes MOT.
What to check before buying a 2005 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.
- ⚠️ 38.6% 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 (98%) | 8,485 | 69.5% | 5.12 |
| Petrol (2%) | 153 | 70% | 4.61 |
| LPG (0%) | 38 | 70.5% | 4.74 |
| Other (0%) | 2 | 71.3% | 5 |
| Gas Bi-Fuel (0%) | 1 | 70.8% | 7 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2005 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 2005 Vauxhall Astravan vehicles fall between 86,989 and 129,549 miles.
2005 Vauxhall Astravan — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 999 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (14% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2005 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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79.8%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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76.3%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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59.5%
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded
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54.2%
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements
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53.8%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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53.2%
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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47.5%
Oil leak, but not excessive
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47%
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2005. Counts include advisories and failures.
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