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AE55 VAJ

2006 Vauxhall Astravan

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2022
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

82,696 mi
Last recorded82,696 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2021
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Astravan110,337 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2021 82,696 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 78,111 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2019 64,573 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2017 63,020 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 55,575 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2015 55,569 miles

Front coil spring broken both side (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 50,765 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2013 46,056 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 41,206 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 35,985 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 31,977 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 22,697 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 18,352 miles

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 VAJ is a 2006 Vauxhall Astravan in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 VAJ, 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 VAJ registered?

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

Is AE55 VAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE55 VAJ shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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