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AO08 FCG

2008 Vauxhall Astravan

Silver Diesel 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2023
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

179,920 mi
Last recorded179,920 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Astravan112,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 FCG
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2022 179,920 miles

modified exhaust

Fail 11 Jan 2022 179,920 miles

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

modified exhaust

Pass 27 Jan 2021 170,046 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2021 170,038 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 160,598 miles

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

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 11 Jul 2019 160,598 miles

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

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Jul 2018 140,431 miles

N/S front tyre is worn on both edges

Pass 17 Jul 2017 131,854 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

front brake discs worn

Fail 12 Jul 2017 131,854 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure inner mounting broken (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55r16v (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

front brake discs worn

Pass 7 Jun 2016 115,964 miles

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' small stone chip (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

n/s door mirror case broken repair made with tape

Pass 29 Jun 2015 108,519 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

both rear tyres worn on inner edges and perished

nearside front tyre bald on outer edge

offside front tyre worn on edges

Fail 29 Jun 2015 108,519 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

both rear tyres worn on inner edges and perished

nearside front tyre bald on outer edge

offside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 9 Jun 2014 87,737 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2014 87,730 miles

Nearside Front 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)

both rear tyres perished

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 28 Jun 2013 74,657 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 74,488 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

engine management light on

Pass 2 Jul 2012 66,915 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 47,388 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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AO08 FCG is a 2008 Vauxhall Astravan in Silver with a 1,298cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 FCG, 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 FCG registered?

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

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