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LA56 TFU

2007 Vauxhall Astravan

Black Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

159,332 mi
Last recorded159,332 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2021
Typical for 2007 Vauxhall Astravan110,773 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA56 TFU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2021 159,332 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear section of o/s front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 24 Feb 2021 159,331 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear section of o/s front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Feb 2020 152,659 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 30 Jan 2020 152,659 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Jan 2019 151,096 miles

N/S/R Brake disc backing plate corroded.

Engine oil leaks.

Front brake discs deteriorated.

O/S Door step area corroded.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged.

Fail 17 Jan 2019 151,090 miles

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

Emissions not tested Condition of exhaust. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front section area. (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Engine oil leaks.

Front brake discs deteriorated.

N/S Number plate lamp inoperative.

N/S/R Brake disc backing plate corroded.

O/S Door step area corroded.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged.

Pass 23 Jan 2018 132,289 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inside face (3.5.1i)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inside face (3.5.1i)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2018 132,289 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inside face (3.5.1i)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inside face (3.5.1i)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2017 115,909 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 115,900 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2016 104,658 miles

Nearside Front inner rack end has play

Nearside Rear Tyre has nail in tread

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

Offside Front inner rack end has slight play

Pass 24 Jan 2015 88,520 miles

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jan 2014 70,874 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)

Pass 24 Jan 2013 61,040 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 49,616 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 39,486 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2010 26,998 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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LA56 TFU is a 2007 Vauxhall Astravan in Black with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2007 Vauxhall Astravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 110,773 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 LA56 TFU, 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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LA56 TFU is a 2007 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 29 January 2007.

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