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FG06 GVO

2006 Vauxhall Astravan

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

563,244 mi
Last recorded563,244 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2016
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Astravan110,337 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG06 GVO
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc
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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2016 563,244 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

both rear tyres close to legal limit

engine management light on

Pass 27 Mar 2015 494,431 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 451,272 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 405,604 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 405,604 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 366,222 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 366,219 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 311,310 miles

Oil leak

Fail 21 Mar 2011 311,308 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Mar 2010 251,552 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 251,549 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2009 183,401 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 183,401 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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FG06 GVO is a 2006 Vauxhall Astravan in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 FG06 GVO, 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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FG06 GVO is a 2006 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 21 March 2006.

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