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FM56 GVN

2007 Vauxhall Astravan

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

153,232 mi
Last recorded153,232 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Vauxhall Astravan110,773 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 153,232 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Tape covered alot of mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2025 153,232 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment Nut loose (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Tape covered alot of mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 142,294 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 139,647 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

both rear tyres worn low on inner edge

Pass 1 Jul 2022 136,308 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner on limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 133,562 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Slight movement in nearside front mcpherson strut top mounting

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2019 127,777 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre wearing uneven inner edge

Offside Rear tyre wearing uneven inner edge

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Sep 2019 127,777 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre wearing uneven inner edge

Offside Rear tyre wearing uneven inner edge

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2018 123,255 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing unevenly

Offside Rear tyre wearing unevenly

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

parking brake performance only just met requirements

Fail 10 Sep 2018 123,255 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear tyre wearing unevenly

Offside Rear tyre wearing unevenly

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

parking brake performance only just met requirements

Pass 23 Oct 2017 120,304 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wearing uneven

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wearing uneven

Fail 6 Oct 2017 120,282 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre wearing unevenly

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 8 Oct 2016 119,117 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 108,058 miles

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

Offside Towbar assembly modified but not inappropriately (6.6.7)

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

tear to n/s/r tyre on outer sidewall

tear to o/s/f tyre on inner sidewall

Fail 4 Mar 2015 108,004 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Towbar assembly modified but not inappropriately (6.6.7)

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

tear to n/s/r tyre on outer sidewall

tear to o/s/f tyre on inner sidewall

Pass 27 Jan 2014 102,534 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2013 99,762 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 99,762 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2012 86,018 miles

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 21 Feb 2012 86,018 miles

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 61,024 miles

Some ovality on front brake discs

Fail 22 Feb 2011 61,024 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

N/S/F tyre bald on edges

O/S/F tyre bald on edges

O/S/F tyre starting to get low on tread

Some ovality on front brake discs

Pass 26 Jan 2010 33,077 miles

approx 3rd left n/s/front pads

n/s/rear tyre slight cracking and approx 3mm left

slight wear in front discs

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 GVN is a 2007 Vauxhall Astravan in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 GVN, 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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FM56 GVN is a 2007 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 20 February 2007.

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