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AF56 LCL

2006 Vauxhall Astravan

White Diesel 1696cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

195,210 mi
Last recorded195,210 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2022
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Astravan110,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF56 LCL
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,696cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2022 195,210 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front headlight condensed

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

engine oily

Fail 17 Jan 2022 195,208 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front headlight condensed

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

engine oily

Pass 4 Jan 2021 176,806 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 162,391 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2020 162,391 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 150,525 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Outer sill slight corrosion

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low at 3mm / perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside handbrake efficency low

Offside Rear handbrake cable corroded

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

Fail 10 Jan 2019 150,525 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low at 3mm / perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside handbrake efficency low

Offside Rear handbrake cable corroded

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

Pass 12 Jan 2018 147,558 miles

Offside dip beam image poor

corrosion in ns outer sill

heavy corrosion on front brake discs (inner face)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 139,389 miles

windscreen cracked n/s top corner

Fail 5 Jan 2017 139,387 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 130,685 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear hand and footbrake will need looking at soon

Pass 9 Oct 2014 126,515 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 118,130 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 108,419 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 108,419 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 120,808 miles

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

O/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Aug 2011 120,808 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

O/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 100,499 miles

Brake pedal rubber worn but providing adequate grip

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2010 100,498 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pedal rubber worn but providing adequate grip

N/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2009 73,740 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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AF56 LCL is a 2006 Vauxhall Astravan in White with a 1,696cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AF56 LCL, 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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AF56 LCL is a 2006 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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