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AO08 EUP

2008 Vauxhall Astravan

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

120,258 mi
Last recorded120,258 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Astravan112,980 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 EUP
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2024 120,258 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Under engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2024 120,258 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Under engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 105,078 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm front bush has moderate movement, close to failure. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Axle bush perished and has moderate movement. (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Axle bush perished and has moderate movement. (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Suspension components show light corrosion, advise to monitor.

Fail 24 Jul 2023 105,078 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm front bush has moderate movement, close to failure. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Axle bush perished and has moderate movement. (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Axle bush perished and has moderate movement. (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Suspension components show light corrosion, advise to monitor.

Pass 28 Jul 2022 98,598 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2021 94,882 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 93,906 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 90,462 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 87,585 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 85,031 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 82,669 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2015 79,018 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 79,018 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2013 73,104 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front tyres wearing on inside edge

Pass 16 Aug 2013 73,104 miles

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

front tyres wearing on inside edge

Pass 2 Aug 2012 68,743 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 28 Jun 2011 63,560 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 63,558 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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AO08 EUP is a 2008 Vauxhall Astravan in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2008 Vauxhall Astravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 112,980 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 AO08 EUP, 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 18 years old, this Vauxhall Astravan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AO08 EUP registered?

AO08 EUP is a 2008 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 15 May 2008.

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