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A7 AET

1997 Vauxhall Astravan

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,325 mi
Last recorded101,325 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2007
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Astravan125,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA7 AET
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2007 101,325 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 May 2006 95,542 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 95,542 miles

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astravan?

Based on 679,643 MOT tests across 58,240 vehicles.

68.2%
Pass Rate
7,780
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
58,240
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 35,295
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 34,913
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 19,092
position lamp(s) not working 17,431
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 16,678
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A7 AET is a 1997 Vauxhall Astravan in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Vauxhall Astravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.5% with a typical mileage of 125,240 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Astravan fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 35,295 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A7 AET, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Astravan typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 29 years old, this Vauxhall Astravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A7 AET registered?

A7 AET is a 1997 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 1 May 1997.

Is A7 AET safe to buy?

The MOT history for A7 AET shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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