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FM56 BYU

2007 Vauxhall Astravan

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2023
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

168,242 mi
Last recorded168,242 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2022
Typical for 2007 Vauxhall Astravan110,773 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM56 BYU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2022 168,242 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 158,141 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2021 158,141 miles

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))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 146,832 miles

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))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 142,234 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2018 142,234 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 129,759 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2017 129,713 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 124,889 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2016 124,888 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 120,102 miles

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

Oil leak

coolant level low

oil level overfilled

Fail 17 Jun 2015 119,981 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2014 106,658 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2014 106,658 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2013 96,151 miles

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)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 82,995 miles

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)

Fail 22 Mar 2011 71,565 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 71,565 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 55,266 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 8 Mar 2010 55,266 miles

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?

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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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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