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BF08 JNJ

2008 Vauxhall Astravan

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

219,623 mi
Last recorded219,623 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Astravan112,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF08 JNJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2023 219,623 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2023 219,603 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

EML Indicating a fault

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

Radiator pushed back, the cooling motor fan in contact with the engine

Pass 17 May 2022 209,413 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2022 209,413 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 May 2021 174,364 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2019 167,370 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter and sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 153,794 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 Dec 2018 153,794 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Mar 2017 147,107 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Mar 2017 147,105 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 134,917 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 134,917 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 119,824 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2014 105,096 miles

front brake discs slightly pitted on inner faces

n/s/f tyre close to wear bars and wearing on edges

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge and starting to crack

o/s/r tyre starting to crack

Pass 21 Mar 2013 88,786 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 70,147 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 49,765 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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BF08 JNJ is a 2008 Vauxhall Astravan in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2008 Vauxhall Astravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 112,980 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 BF08 JNJ, 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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BF08 JNJ is a 2008 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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