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FV59 EWZ

2009 Vauxhall Astravan

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

117,651 mi
Last recorded117,651 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Astravan107,839 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV59 EWZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 16 Feb 2026 117,651 miles

Central Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. all cats removed (8.2.2.1 (c))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Feb 2025 104,006 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2025 104,005 miles

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

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2024 102,441 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2023 91,773 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES 3MM LEGAL LIMIT 1.6MM ALSO SOME CRACKING OF OUTER SIDEEWALLS HOWEVER NO CORDS OR PLYS EXPOSED AT TIME OF INSPECTION

FRONT SUBFRAME AND MOUNTING AREAS CORRODED HOWEVER NOT EXCESSIVLY AT TIME OF INSPECTION

PARKING BRAKE EFFORT 19% LEGAL LIMIT 16%

POWER STEERING STIFF IN OPERATION HOWEVER NOT EXCESSIVLY AT TIME OF INSPECTION

REAR AXLE AND MOUNTING AREAS CORRODED HOWEVER NOT EXCESSIVLY AT TIME OF INSPECTION

Fail 30 Jan 2023 91,701 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded LINKING FLEXIS (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded LINKING FLEXIS (1.1.11 (c))

BOTH REAR TYRES 3MM LEGAL LIMIT 1.6MM ALSO SOME CRACKING OF OUTER SIDEEWALLS HOWEVER NO CORDS OR PLYS EXPOSED AT TIME OF INSPECTION

FRONT SUBFRAME AND MOUNTING AREAS CORRODED HOWEVER NOT EXCESSIVLY AT TIME OF INSPECTION

PARKING BRAKE EFFORT 19% LEGAL LIMIT 16%

POWER STEERING STIFF IN OPERATION HOWEVER NOT EXCESSIVLY AT TIME OF INSPECTION

REAR AXLE AND MOUNTING AREAS CORRODED HOWEVER NOT EXCESSIVLY AT TIME OF INSPECTION

Pass 31 Jan 2022 88,952 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2021 85,431 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 Jan 2021 85,431 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 81,435 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2019 77,634 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Jan 2019 77,354 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 72,871 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 65,041 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 56,479 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 48,742 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 40,873 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2014 40,873 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2013 30,786 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)

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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FV59 EWZ is a 2009 Vauxhall Astravan in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 FV59 EWZ, 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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FV59 EWZ is a 2009 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 12 December 2009.

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