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FN59 XEC

2009 Vauxhall Astravan

Green Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2019
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

256,305 mi
Last recorded256,305 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2018
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Astravan107,839 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN59 XEC
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2018 256,305 miles

Central Front Lower engine mounting bracket fractured but not likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Slight oil leak

Pass 3 Apr 2017 214,832 miles

Central Front Lower engine mounting bracket fractured but not likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 3 Apr 2017 214,832 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Central Front Lower engine mounting bracket fractured but not likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 176,090 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

slight oil leak

Fail 4 Apr 2016 176,090 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

slight oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2015 131,567 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 31 Mar 2015 131,567 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 103,217 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 103,000 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2013 103,000 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 82,070 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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FN59 XEC is a 2009 Vauxhall Astravan in Green with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2009 Vauxhall Astravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 107,839 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 FN59 XEC, 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 17 years old, this Vauxhall Astravan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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FN59 XEC is a 2009 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 13 October 2009.

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