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AK57 UAF

2007 Vauxhall Astravan

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

174,157 mi
Last recorded174,157 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Vauxhall Astravan110,773 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK57 UAF
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 8 Sep 2025 174,157 miles

Nearside Brake lever has restricted free movement parking brake lever on caliper (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

transmission noise

Pass 19 Sep 2024 162,249 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 19 Sep 2024 162,249 miles

Nearside Brake linkage has restricted free movement parking brake ,lever on caliper (1.1.15 (e))

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2023 151,892 miles

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

slight play in trailing arm bushes

slight wear to inner edge o/s/r/ tyre

Pass 15 Sep 2022 141,825 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 132,543 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2020 118,970 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule And offside front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement And offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material And offside rear both covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Aug 2020 118,970 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule And offside front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement And offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material And offside rear both covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 109,235 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2018 107,595 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished 205/55v16

Offside Rear tyre perished 205/55v16

Fail 7 Aug 2018 107,595 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre perished 205/55v16

Offside Rear tyre perished 205/55v16

Pass 17 Aug 2017 103,372 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished 205/55v16

under trays obscuring items under the vehicle

Fail 17 Aug 2017 103,372 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge 205/55v16

Nearside Rear tyre perished 205/55v16

Offside Rear tyre perished 205/55v16

under trays obscuring items under the vehicle

Pass 8 Aug 2016 98,097 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished 205/55v16

Offside Rear tyre perished 205/55v16

engine covers obscuring components in the engine bay

undertrays obscuring items under the vehicle

Fail 8 Aug 2016 98,097 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished 205/55v16

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear tyre perished 205/55v16

engine covers obscuring components in the engine bay

undertrays obscuring items under the vehicle

Fail 5 Aug 2015 93,039 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2015 93,039 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 88,713 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 78,636 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 66,753 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 55,819 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 42,536 miles

Undertray fitted not allowing full inspection

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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AK57 UAF is a 2007 Vauxhall Astravan in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2007 Vauxhall Astravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 110,773 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 AK57 UAF, 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 19 years old, this Vauxhall Astravan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AK57 UAF registered?

AK57 UAF is a 2007 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 25 September 2007.

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