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AO08 EXA

2008 Vauxhall Astravan

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2020
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

173,710 mi
Last recorded173,710 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Astravan112,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 EXA
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2019 173,710 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2019 173,686 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 159,736 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018 159,670 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 145,219 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 128,164 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Apr 2016 128,108 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 112,462 miles

both front tyre's wearing on inner edge's

Fail 31 Mar 2015 112,462 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

both front tyre's wearing on inner edge's

Pass 1 Oct 2013 97,866 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 1 Oct 2013 97,866 miles

Centre engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 19 Jul 2012 80,221 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

fuel tank damp

gearbox leaking

Pass 19 Jul 2012 80,221 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

fuel tank damp

gearbox leaking

Pass 19 Jul 2011 66,000 miles

o/s door mirror, front number plate

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 EXA is a 2008 Vauxhall Astravan in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 AO08 EXA, 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 EXA registered?

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

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