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BL56 MVZ

2007 Vauxhall Astravan

Red Diesel 1696cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2021
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

114,132 mi
Last recorded114,132 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2020
Typical for 2007 Vauxhall Astravan110,773 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL56 MVZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,696cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2020 114,132 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2020 114,132 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2019 110,645 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2019 110,639 miles

Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 102,793 miles

Central Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2018 102,581 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Central Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2017 97,169 miles

battery loose in tray

both rear shock absorbers soft rebound

Fail 7 Aug 2017 97,169 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement caliper arm (3.5.1k)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

battery loose in tray

both rear shock absorbers soft rebound

Pass 26 Jul 2016 93,743 miles

rear shock absorbers soft

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 26 Jul 2016 93,743 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear shock absorbers soft

Fail 30 Jul 2015 90,207 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2015 90,207 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 85,296 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 69,099 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 28 Feb 2013 69,089 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 60,800 miles

suspect rear pads thin

Fail 11 Jan 2012 59,878 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)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Feb 2011 45,800 miles

surface corrossion on rear inner brake surfaces/ unable to determone rear brake pad thickness

Pass 4 Feb 2010 37,617 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

wheel trims fitted

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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BL56 MVZ is a 2007 Vauxhall Astravan in Red with a 1,696cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

Across all 2007 Vauxhall Astravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 110,773 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 BL56 MVZ, 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 19 years old, this Vauxhall Astravan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BL56 MVZ is a 2007 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 13 February 2007.

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