MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
168,242 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished and low (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
coolant level low
oil leaks
Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn metal to metal (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm bald (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick metal to metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm showing cords (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished and low (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
coolant level low
oil leaks
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear tyre perished
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
non obligatory mirror glass faded
oil leaks
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on inner edge (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear tyre perished
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
non obligatory mirror glass faded
oil leaks
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Rear tyre is perished
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
oil leak
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Rear tyre is perished
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
coolant tank empty
oil leak
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
coolant level low
oil level overfilled
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Offside coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
coolant level low
oil level overfilled
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
front wiper linkage worn
nearside rear tyre out of shape
offside rear tyre perished
rear coil springs slightly corroded
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
front wiper linkage worn
nearside rear tyre out of shape
offside rear tyre perished
rear coil springs slightly corroded
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nail in offside rear tyre
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astravan?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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FM56 BYU is a 2007 Vauxhall Astravan in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
Across all 2007 Vauxhall Astravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 110,773 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 FM56 BYU, 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 19 years old, this Vauxhall Astravan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was FM56 BYU registered?
FM56 BYU is a 2007 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 16 February 2007.
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