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AO06 RVU

2006 Vauxhall Astravan

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

183,665 mi
Last recorded183,665 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Astravan110,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO06 RVU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2020 183,665 miles

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL TYRES ON LIMIT!!!! (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Nov 2020 183,665 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL TYRES ON LIMIT!!!! (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 177,950 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear silencer deteriorated

Fail 2 Dec 2019 177,921 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 4 Dec 2018 158,511 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2018 158,510 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected lens broken (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2017 136,477 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2016 124,469 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2016 124,469 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 111,927 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 111,927 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 98,653 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 88,312 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 78,748 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 70,241 miles

parking brake needs further attention, has only met required performance

Pass 29 Jun 2010 58,204 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 41,869 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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AO06 RVU is a 2006 Vauxhall Astravan in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AO06 RVU, 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 AO06 RVU registered?

AO06 RVU is a 2006 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 28 April 2006.

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