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FG59 VRK

2009 Vauxhall Astravan

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

210,421 mi
Last recorded210,421 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2024
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Astravan107,839 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG59 VRK
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2024 210,421 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 Dec 2024 210,421 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 197,081 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 184,834 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2022 184,834 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 174,655 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 159,672 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge cracked and perishing,replace soon (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge,cracked and perishing,replace soon (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Oct 2020 159,664 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb problem (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge cracked and perishing,replace soon (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge,cracked and perishing,replace soon (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 May 2019 141,938 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 117,708 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 109,557 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 104,294 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2015 104,294 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2014 85,536 miles

o/s front tyre bald inside edge

Pass 4 Dec 2013 70,507 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 55,367 miles

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

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

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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FG59 VRK is a 2009 Vauxhall Astravan in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 FG59 VRK, 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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What year was FG59 VRK registered?

FG59 VRK is a 2009 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 9 December 2009.

Is FG59 VRK safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG59 VRK shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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