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BN56 MRX

2006 Vauxhall Astravan

Grey Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

122,292 mi
Last recorded122,292 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2018
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Astravan110,337 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN56 MRX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2018 122,292 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2018 122,292 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 16 Oct 2017 118,386 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre near wear limit

Oil leak Engine oil leak ()

Fail 14 Oct 2017 118,386 miles

Headlamp aim too low N/S/F & O/S/F (1.8)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint Bottom ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre near wear limit

Oil leak Engine oil leak ()

Pass 28 Jul 2016 109,282 miles

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)

Oil leak ()

Fail 28 Jul 2016 109,281 miles

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

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)

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Jun 2015 96,242 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2015 96,242 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Sep 2014 88,120 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both wiper blades ends split

rear silencer outer skin corroded

small stone chips across screen

Pass 9 Sep 2013 80,415 miles

Oil leak

rear silencer corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2012 71,422 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 68,962 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 65,872 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 60,255 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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BN56 MRX is a 2006 Vauxhall Astravan in Grey with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 BN56 MRX, 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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What year was BN56 MRX registered?

BN56 MRX is a 2006 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 18 September 2006.

Is BN56 MRX safe to buy?

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