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FN57 MLX

2007 Vauxhall Astravan

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

301,141 mi
Last recorded301,141 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2024
Typical for 2007 Vauxhall Astravan110,773 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN57 MLX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year2007
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2024 301,141 miles

crack in windscreen

exhaust system deteriorated

n/s/r shock light misting of oil

o/s/r brake pipe corroded

play in both front wishbone front and rear bushes

rear axle bushes deteriorated

rear brake pipes corroded

wipers poor clearing

Pass 15 Dec 2022 300,549 miles

both front wishbone rear bushes worn

exhaust system deteriorated

play in both front drop links

rear axle bushes worn

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2021 295,551 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 292,630 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 21 Jan 2021 292,625 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Driver's door hinge insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2019 285,874 miles

crack in n/s/r wheel

crack in windscreen

front and rear brake pipes

play in rear axle bushes

Pass 18 Jul 2018 274,439 miles

both front tyres worn and split around side wall

exhaust corroded

front discs corroded

nail in n/s/r tyre

oil leak

Pass 13 Jul 2017 262,252 miles

both front coil springs corroded

centre exhaust deteriorated

rear exhaust mount missing

Pass 14 Jul 2016 256,700 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 7 Jul 2016 256,700 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 May 2015 250,086 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 May 2015 250,084 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Aug 2014 230,526 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 187,266 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/r tyre scrubbing inneredge

Pass 11 Aug 2012 146,669 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 107,677 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 25 Sep 2010 74,675 miles

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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FN57 MLX is a 2007 Vauxhall Astravan in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 FN57 MLX, 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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FN57 MLX is a 2007 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 24 September 2007.

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