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BN56 MSY

2006 Vauxhall Astravan

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2024
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

178,442 mi
Last recorded178,442 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2023
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Astravan110,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN56 MSY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2023 178,442 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear axle corroded

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2022 177,441 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2021 177,438 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 172,519 miles

rear exhaust outer casing peeling

various brake pipes corroding/greased

Pass 1 Aug 2017 169,368 miles

rear exhaust outer casing corroded

various brake pipes slightly corroded/greased

Pass 4 Jul 2016 159,486 miles

various brake pipes slightly corroded/greased

Pass 7 Jul 2015 149,569 miles

offside front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Fail 26 Jun 2015 149,568 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2014 145,019 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 145,017 miles

Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 129,094 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 129,094 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Gearbox mounting defective

Pass 12 Sep 2011 109,836 miles

headlamp aim becoming hazey

wiper park position jerks to stop at bottom

wipers split

Fail 9 Sep 2011 109,603 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

headlamp aim becoming hazey

wiper park position jerks to stop at bottom

wipers split

Pass 21 Sep 2010 87,838 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 87,838 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyre worn on inner edges

Pass 17 Sep 2009 66,895 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 66,894 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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 MSY is a 2006 Vauxhall Astravan in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 MSY, 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 MSY registered?

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

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