Vauxhall Astravan (2009)
2009 Vauxhall Astravan
CarHunch analysed 965 real MOT records for the 2009 Vauxhall Astravan. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2009 Vauxhall Astravan's 72% first-time pass rate sits 8 percentage points below the UK average, which is a meaningful gap—but the bigger concern is that over half of these vans (51%) have recorded dangerous defects during their MOT history, suggesting structural or safety issues are common on this model. The diesel engines themselves don't show variance issues, since the fleet is almost entirely diesel, but the pattern of serious failures warrants caution.
These vans are now 15 years old and averaging around 109,800 miles, which is sensible for their age, yet owners report an average of 4.4 failures per test and a striking 23.7 advisories—indicating that while some fail outright, most need significant work to pass. If you're considering one, budget for multiple repairs before the next MOT and have a pre-purchase inspection specifically focus on the suspension, chassis, and brake systems where dangerous defects tend to cluster.
What to check before buying a 2009 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.
- ⚠️ 51% 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%) | 947 | 72% | 4.45 |
| Petrol (2%) | 16 | 74.5% | 3.94 |
| LPG (0%) | 2 | 70.3% | 5.5 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2009 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 2009 Vauxhall Astravan vehicles fall between 86,015 and 129,591 miles.
2009 Vauxhall Astravan — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 375 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (42% 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 — 2009 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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70.7%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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69.1%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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65.8%
Oil leak, but not excessive
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46.9%
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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44.5%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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41.3%
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
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41%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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38.6%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2009. Counts include advisories and failures.
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