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BJ57 FGU

2008 Vauxhall Astravan

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

139,502 mi
Last recorded139,502 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Astravan112,980 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ57 FGU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 139,502 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2026 139,455 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively not sweeping zone a effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2025 135,254 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both fronts cloudy lens (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material frt to rr join (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/16v91 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all 4 shocks corroded and flaking (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jan 2024 131,335 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 128,123 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear brake caliper bleed nipple has possible slight seepage (ADVISE FURTHER INVESTIGATION)

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper linkage worn

Fail 21 Feb 2023 128,120 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear brake caliper bleed nipple has possible slight seepage (ADVISE FURTHER INVESTIGATION)

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper linkage worn

Pass 12 Feb 2022 124,758 miles

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

Nearside Front screenwash leaking from pump

Offside Front Coolant leak coolant leaking off of radiator mount ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2021 120,990 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources Recommend replacement. Bulb 239. (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 115,285 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perrishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 22 Jan 2020 115,282 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perrishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2019 108,979 miles

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

Offside Rear worn on edges and perrished

all shocks corroded

washer bottle leaking

Fail 14 Feb 2019 108,979 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear worn on edges and perrished

all shocks corroded

washer bottle leaking

Pass 9 Feb 2018 102,740 miles

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

Front front number plate is damaged but not likely to be misread.

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

Pass 17 Feb 2017 98,563 miles

All four brake discs are worn and corroded

Engine covers fitted and under-trays fitted .unable to check all parts

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

Fail 17 Feb 2017 98,563 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

All four brake discs are worn and corroded

Engine covers fitted and under-trays fitted .unable to check all parts

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

Pass 26 Jan 2016 91,842 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2016 91,833 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)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2015 86,645 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 19 Jan 2014 81,230 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 74,737 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 64,571 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 53,335 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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BJ57 FGU is a 2008 Vauxhall Astravan in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 BJ57 FGU, 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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BJ57 FGU is a 2008 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 11 January 2008.

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