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FM56 GVO

2007 Vauxhall Astravan

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

211,198 mi
Last recorded211,198 miles
Recorded on17 May 2023
Typical for 2007 Vauxhall Astravan110,773 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 May 2023 211,198 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 May 2022 206,654 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2022 206,654 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 199,561 miles

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak

Pass 13 Feb 2020 190,380 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Feb 2020 190,380 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 180,467 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak from engine

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Feb 2019 180,458 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside handbrake low efficiency

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

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

Oil leak from engine

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 166,958 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 161,200 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2017 161,200 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 153,968 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 137,348 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 120,105 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 112,748 miles

offside front fog lamp lens cracked

Pass 5 Oct 2012 112,019 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 106,826 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 97,592 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

corrosion to front inner brake discs

front brake discs worn

some ovality on front brakes

Pass 19 Jan 2011 97,592 miles

corrosion to front inner brake discs

front brake discs worn

some ovality on front brakes

Pass 19 Jan 2010 88,246 miles

N/S/F tyre starting to wear thin on both edges

O/S/F tyre starting to wear thin on both edges

Slight misting of oil around gearbox

Slight smearing from both wiper blades

Pass 8 Jan 2009 60,903 miles

Oil leak

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 GVO is a 2007 Vauxhall Astravan in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 FM56 GVO, 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 GVO registered?

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

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