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B16 MXM

2008 Vauxhall Astravan

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2018
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

164,409 mi
Last recorded164,409 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2017
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Astravan112,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB16 MXM
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2017 164,409 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside side repeater cover missing

non standard battery clamp

non standard subframe bolts

Fail 4 Apr 2017 164,409 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside side repeater cover missing

non standard battery clamp

non standard subframe bolts

Pass 24 Sep 2015 150,026 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front tyre worn on the inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn on the inner edge

Pass 8 Oct 2014 128,627 miles

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

rear tyres worn unevenley

Pass 9 Oct 2013 102,177 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 9 Oct 2013 102,177 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 94,508 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 94,508 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 80,701 miles

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

corrosion to rear brake discs

o/s/r brake disc discoloured

Fail 20 Sep 2011 80,699 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

corrosion to rear brake discs

o/s/r brake disc discoloured

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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B16 MXM is a 2008 Vauxhall Astravan in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 B16 MXM, 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 B16 MXM registered?

B16 MXM is a 2008 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 22 September 2008.

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