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AE55 VAD

2006 Vauxhall Astravan

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

131,060 mi
Last recorded131,060 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2025
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Astravan110,337 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE55 VAD
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2025 131,060 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Feb 2025 131,059 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 128,954 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine light on dashboard

Fail 19 Jan 2024 128,954 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine light on dashboard

Pass 14 Jan 2023 121,584 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2023 121,584 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) not working x2 (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 134,078 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021

Coil spring corroded front and rear both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Jan 2021

Coil spring corroded front and rear both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 102,370 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 93,475 miles

Rear exhaust box corroded through one skin

Pass 28 Nov 2017 88,316 miles

Nearside Front Lower chassis slight damage

Offside Rear Outer wheel arch damaged

Offside Rear Outer wheel arch damaged

Rear exhaust box corroded through one skin

Pass 23 Nov 2016 79,434 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 23 Nov 2016 79,434 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 65,695 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 54,010 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 47,083 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 42,778 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 38,632 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 33,262 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 23,699 miles

unable to check outersills fully due to side pannels fitted

valve caps missing from all four wheels

Pass 25 Nov 2008 19,295 miles

all dust caps missing of tyre valves

front brake pads getting low

unable to check outersills fully due to side pannels fitted

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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AE55 VAD is a 2006 Vauxhall Astravan in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 2006 Vauxhall Astravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 110,337 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 AE55 VAD, 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 20 years old, this Vauxhall Astravan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AE55 VAD registered?

AE55 VAD is a 2006 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 16 January 2006.

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