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BV06 ETL

2006 Vauxhall Astravan

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

135,585 mi
Last recorded135,585 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Astravan110,337 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV06 ETL
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 135,585 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2025 135,575 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear metal brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tailpipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2024 123,820 miles

several rear metal brake pipes rusting

Fail 8 Jul 2024 123,820 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

several rear metal brake pipes rusting

Fail 19 Jun 2024 123,796 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength area around near side front subframe mounting rusted through (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength area around off side front subframe mounting rusted through (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear of near side sill behind plastic trim rusted through (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear of off side sill behind plastic trim rusted through (5.3.6 (a) (i))

off side and near side front to rear metal brake pipes rusting quite badly, and off side rear pipe next to hose

some other areas of underbody rusting

Fail 5 Feb 2024 123,603 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength box section on front subframe rear mount area corroded/holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users engine running slightly rough and noisy during test (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine area ? (ENGINE OIL LEVEL BELLOW MINMUM ) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged outer case damaged ()

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material side of fuel tank area along chassis rail (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens tarnished (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil damp (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill panel around subframe and jacking point mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail around upper spring mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2022 115,698 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear pipes,beside fuel tank. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 19 Dec 2022 115,665 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear pipes,beside fuel tank. (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 24 Dec 2021 107,696 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipes alongside fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Dec 2021 107,629 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipes alongside fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 105,745 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipes near tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

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))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 103,030 miles

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2019 103,026 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached Ball joint detached from linkage (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 96,489 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened especially the O/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear silencer in poor condition

Fail 12 Nov 2018 96,481 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength mounting under arch holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb loose (4.1.2 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened especially the O/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear silencer in poor condition

Pass 13 Nov 2017 90,457 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2016 83,520 miles

oil leaks engine and axle

Fail 7 Nov 2016 83,511 miles

Front engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

oil leaks engine and axle

Pass 5 Nov 2015 76,718 miles

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

engine cover fitted

sill covers fitted

Fail 4 Nov 2015 76,716 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

engine cover fitted

sill covers fitted

Pass 20 Oct 2014 70,878 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Plastic sill covers fitted.

neaside mirror outer cover missing no sharp edges.

Pass 6 Nov 2013 65,714 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2013 65,713 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 61,560 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2012 61,559 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 57,464 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 54,048 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 50,518 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 46,853 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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BV06 ETL is a 2006 Vauxhall Astravan in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 BV06 ETL, 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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BV06 ETL is a 2006 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 24 March 2006.

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