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BT55 OUJ

2006 Vauxhall Astravan

Black Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

142,348 mi
Last recorded142,348 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2012
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Astravan110,337 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT55 OUJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2012 142,348 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 142,347 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 108,902 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2011 108,897 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 95,387 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2011 95,387 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 83,803 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 83,803 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 81,774 miles

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

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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BT55 OUJ is a 2006 Vauxhall Astravan in Black with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 BT55 OUJ, 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 BT55 OUJ registered?

BT55 OUJ is a 2006 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 10 February 2006.

Is BT55 OUJ safe to buy?

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