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FG09 NVU

2009 Vauxhall Astravan

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2018
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

168,466 mi
Last recorded168,466 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2017
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Astravan107,839 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG09 NVU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2017 168,466 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 26 Oct 2017 168,413 miles

Driver's seat insecure runner to floor (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 159,116 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper lower slider bush missing but still secure on bolt.

Nearside Rear tyre outer wall slightly damaged.

handbrake lever button loose but still serviceable.

Fail 30 Aug 2016 159,113 miles

Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer tyre side wall damaged

hand brake button loose but working

Pass 26 May 2015 146,820 miles

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

oil leak n/s engine

Fail 19 May 2015 146,809 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

oil leak n/s engine

Pass 2 Jun 2014 134,700 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2014 134,700 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2013 129,134 miles

front tyres getting low (3mm)

Fail 29 Apr 2013 129,122 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front tyres getting low (3mm)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 96,307 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 17 Apr 2012 96,307 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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FG09 NVU is a 2009 Vauxhall Astravan in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2009 Vauxhall Astravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 107,839 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 FG09 NVU, 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 17 years old, this Vauxhall Astravan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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FG09 NVU is a 2009 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 30 April 2009.

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