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Chevrolet Astro All Years
Common Van Problems, MOT Failures & Pass Rate Data

9 identified problems159 MOT failure types14K MOT tests analysed1985–2005

Sources: DVSA MOT Test Data + owner-submitted problems

At a Glance

The Chevrolet Astro All Years has 9 identified problems that occur more often than the UK average, with Fog lamp not working being the most reported. Electrical is the most common MOT failure category. Based on 14K MOT tests from DVSA data.

Problems are patterns in the DVSA data that occur significantly more often on this model than the UK average — confirmed at 99% statistical confidence. Read how we calculate MOT pass rates and problems →

Below: the full MOT-data picture for the Chevrolet Astro All Years — MOT pass rate vs the UK average, common problems vs UK fleet patterns, the most likely MOT failures by frequency, fault occurrence by mileage band, and pass/fail trends. All numbers drawn from DVSA records.

Chevrolet Astro All Years MOT Pass Rate

Across 14K MOT tests from DVSA data, the Chevrolet Astro All Years (1985–2005) has a fail rate of 33.4%.

All-time UK average fail rate: 34.9%

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Common Chevrolet Astro All Years Problems

Owner-submitted reports plus patterns we've identified across 559 million UK MOT tests. Each MOT-derived item below — whether tagged as a Problem, Wear & Tear or Consumable — shows up noticeably more often on this generation than across the UK fleet, which is why it's here. Owner reports are pinned to the top by default; use the sort and filter pills below to view a specific tier or change the order.

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Tier:MOT ProblemMOT ProblemUnexpected failure — a pattern we've highlighted as occurring significantly more often on this make/model than the UK average.Wear & TearWear & TearDegrades naturally over time with use. Expected to need replacement during the life of the vehicle.ConsumableConsumableRoutine replacement item — brake pads, tyres, bulbs, wiper blades. Expected as part of normal servicing.
Severity:DangerousDangerousMOT failure with an immediate safety risk. The vehicle cannot be driven until the problem is repaired.MajorMajorMOT failure. Must be repaired for the vehicle to pass its MOT.MinorMinorMOT failure on a smaller issue. The car passes its MOT but the problem should be repaired soon.

Fog lamp not working

ConsumableMajorElectrical

618

occurrences

Frequency ratio: 3.1× the UK averageAvg mileage: 76,229 mi

Indicator fault

ConsumableMajorElectrical

346

occurrences

Frequency ratio: 2.0× the UK averageAvg mileage: 83,550 mi

Drag link end worn

Wear & TearMajorSteering

231

occurrences

Frequency ratio: 4.1× the UK averageAvg mileage: 72,278 mi

Brake performance below minimum

MOT ProblemMajorBrakes

192

occurrences

Frequency ratio: 3.6× the UK averageAvg mileage: 78,988 mi

Rear fog lamp not working

ConsumableMajorElectrical

171

occurrences

Frequency ratio: 2.3× the UK averageAvg mileage: 94,786 mi

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Problems by mileage

Common problems, MOT failures and advisories on the Chevrolet Astro All Years, grouped by the mileage they typically appear at.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common Chevrolet Astro All Years problems?

Based on DVSA MOT data for the Chevrolet Astro All Years (1985–2005), we have identified 9 common problems. The most frequently reported is "Fog lamp not working". Electrical is the most common MOT failure category.

How reliable is the Chevrolet Astro All Years?

This generation has 14K MOT tests on record with a 33.4% fail rate. A fault is flagged as a "Common Problem" only when it occurs significantly more often on this model than the UK average, confirmed at 99% statistical confidence.

What commonly fails the MOT on a Chevrolet Astro All Years?

There are 159 distinct MOT failure types recorded for the All Years (1985–2005), grouped by the mileage these failures typically occur. See the Common MOT Failures section on this page.

Can I report a problem with my Chevrolet Astro All Years?

Yes — use the "Tell Us About Your Problem" form on this page. Your report helps other Chevrolet Astro owners spot problems early. All submissions are reviewed before being added to the public database.

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