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AK56 NWJ

2006 Vauxhall Astravan

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

193,360 mi
Last recorded193,360 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2024
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Astravan110,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK56 NWJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2024 193,360 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH Headlamps starting to go opaque. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 Oct 2024 193,340 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken BROKEN (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH Headlamps starting to go opaque. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 191,190 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 189,102 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 185,364 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2021 185,358 miles

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

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 182,783 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 179,362 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2018 175,590 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2018 175,590 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 170,578 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 166,337 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2016 158,948 miles

Low on coolant

Pass 6 Feb 2015 149,624 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 21 Jan 2014 132,089 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2014 132,089 miles

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

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

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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jan 2013 117,886 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2011 110,386 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 90,426 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2010 90,426 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2009 66,331 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2009 66,330 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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AK56 NWJ is a 2006 Vauxhall Astravan in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AK56 NWJ, 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 AK56 NWJ registered?

AK56 NWJ is a 2006 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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