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L813 AKN

1993 Vauxhall Astravan

Blue Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

174,110 mi
Last recorded174,110 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2013
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Astravan142,248 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL813 AKN
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2013 174,110 miles

corrosion at rear valance

nearside tyres wearing low

Fail 13 Aug 2013 174,110 miles

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

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

corrosion at rear valance

nearside tyres wearing low

Pass 2 Aug 2012 166,207 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2010 164,634 miles

Offside front seatbelt "Pre tensioner" has been activated.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 14 Dec 2010 164,628 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Minor damage to outer side of nearside rear tyre. ( nearing limits )

Offside front seatbelt "Pre tensioner" has been activated.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Nov 2009 160,851 miles

chip to windscreen zone (A) on 10mm limit.

near side of front sub frame corroded.

near side rear inner wheel arch corroded.

near side rear spring top mounting corroded to limit.

near side rear tyre getting low on inner edge.

off side rear tyre has a nail in the tread.

off side seat belt pre tensioner has gone off.

rear floor pan corroded

rear valence damaged and corroded.

Fail 25 Nov 2009 160,845 miles

Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

chip to windscreen zone (A) on 10mm limit.

near side of front sub frame corroded.

near side rear inner wheel arch corroded.

near side rear spring top mounting corroded to limit.

near side rear tyre getting low on inner edge.

off side rear tyre has a nail in the tread.

off side seat belt pre tensioner has gone off.

rear floor pan corroded

rear valence damaged and corroded.

Pass 7 Nov 2008 156,884 miles

Brake fluid level is low.

Nearside rear tyre wearing / worn low.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 5 Nov 2008 156,877 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Brake fluid level is low.

Nearside rear tyre wearing / worn low.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 May 2007 152,627 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 144,565 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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L813 AKN is a 1993 Vauxhall Astravan in Blue with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1993 Vauxhall Astravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.6% with a typical mileage of 142,248 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 L813 AKN, 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 33 years old, this Vauxhall Astravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L813 AKN is a 1993 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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