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AO56 VXV

2006 Vauxhall Astravan

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

125,332 mi
Last recorded125,332 miles
Recorded on28 May 2025
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Astravan110,337 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO56 VXV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 May 2025 125,332 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 May 2025 125,299 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2023 119,041 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2022 112,675 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 98,638 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 May 2019 84,605 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Oil level low.

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 May 2019 84,408 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Oil level low.

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2018 72,123 miles
Fail 5 May 2018 72,002 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 55,621 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2016 45,015 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 43,877 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 43,877 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2013 43,877 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 41,924 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 35,484 miles

front brake discs corroded

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2010 28,680 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 20,234 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 5 Nov 2009 20,234 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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AO56 VXV is a 2006 Vauxhall Astravan in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 AO56 VXV, 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 AO56 VXV registered?

AO56 VXV is a 2006 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 9 November 2006.

Is AO56 VXV safe to buy?

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