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BN56 WCU

2006 Vauxhall Astravan

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

110,746 mi
Last recorded110,746 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2021
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Astravan110,337 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN56 WCU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2021 110,746 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

under tray fitted

Fail 17 Nov 2021 110,746 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

under tray fitted

Pass 21 Nov 2020 104,079 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge shoulder worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 21 Nov 2020 104,079 miles

Front 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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge shoulder worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2019 89,605 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 85,361 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2017 78,820 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 76,681 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 76,667 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 73,524 miles

Front number plate cracked

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear tyre inner sidewall cracking

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 70,331 miles

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)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 67,019 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

R/discs corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2012 61,874 miles

F/discs and pads worn and corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 16 Sep 2011 57,015 miles

F/discs corroded

Fail 28 Sep 2010 51,617 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake discs slightly scored

Pass 28 Sep 2010 51,617 miles

front brake discs slightly scored

Pass 15 Sep 2009 41,490 miles

Front tyres 2-3 mm

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 WCU is a 2006 Vauxhall Astravan in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 WCU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BN56 WCU registered?

BN56 WCU is a 2006 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 12 October 2006.

Is BN56 WCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN56 WCU shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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