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LA56 TGU

2007 Vauxhall Astravan

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

130,646 mi
Last recorded130,646 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Vauxhall Astravan110,773 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA56 TGU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 130,646 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle and rear box spilt (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel both inner rack joints have play (2.3 (a) (i))

brake pedal rubber smooth

Fail 2 Jun 2026 130,627 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both o/s and n/s (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle and rear box spilt (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel both inner rack joints have play (2.3 (a) (i))

brake pedal rubber smooth

Pass 23 Oct 2024 127,681 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides, on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low, on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Side mirror damaged

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Oct 2024 127,681 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides, on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low, on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Side mirror damaged

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 125,841 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 123,777 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHED IN TREAD AREA (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHED IN TREAD AREA (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

STEERING RACK N/S INNER BALL JOINT HAS SLIGHT PLAY

Pass 20 Oct 2021 121,305 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 18 Oct 2021 121,298 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 116,464 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front number plate damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Nail in tyre

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 19 Oct 2020 116,464 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front number plate damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Nail in tyre

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Oct 2019 108,766 miles

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

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 101,461 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 24 Oct 2018 101,461 miles

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Jun 2017 97,890 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges on both tyres (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Oil leak Oil pressure switch

Pass 23 Jun 2016 74,864 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre Tread Distorted

Offside Rear Light Cluster Damaged, No White Light Shown

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 70,965 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

o/s/r light damaged

Pass 12 Jun 2014 68,726 miles

Coolant leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 56,570 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 13 Jun 2012 46,903 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 46,903 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 34,225 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 11 Jun 2010 26,262 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2010 26,262 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)

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 TGU is a 2007 Vauxhall Astravan in Silver with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 LA56 TGU, 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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What year was LA56 TGU registered?

LA56 TGU is a 2007 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 29 January 2007.

Is LA56 TGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LA56 TGU shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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