MOT Status
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe to o/s/r flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s and o/s (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
o/s handbrake effort low
Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction wipers not going to park position (3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Direction indicator incorrect colour x2 (4.4.3 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Service brake excessively binding x2 (1.2.1 (f))
Front Brakes imbalanced more than 50% across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
STRONG ADVISE - REAR TYRES BADLY WORN ON INNER EDGE!!
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Both rear tyres worn slightly on inner edge
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Both rear tyres worn slightly on inner edge
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Oil leak
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Temporary fuel cap fitted
Battery insecure
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Oil leak
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Oil leak
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astravan?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BN56 FZE is a 2006 Vauxhall Astravan in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 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 BN56 FZE, 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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BN56 FZE is a 2006 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 18 September 2006.
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