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LF56 BYM

2007 Vauxhall Astravan

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

143,861 mi
Last recorded143,861 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Vauxhall Astravan110,773 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF56 BYM
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 143,861 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2026 143,861 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 12 Feb 2025 138,204 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs slightly pitted and scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2025 138,204 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs slightly pitted and scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 125,103 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes have play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2024 125,103 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both front headlamp beam images (4.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective both front lenses defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes have play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 125,071 miles

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both front lenses in poor condition(advise polishing) (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 124,430 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2022 124,430 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak Also has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Anti roll bar drop link upper boot slightly deteriorated (still preventing ingress of dirt)

Pass 12 Jan 2021 121,415 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2021 121,408 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly Cracking replacement recommended (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly Cracking replacement recommended (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 117,840 miles

all tyres perished

Fail 22 Jul 2019 117,839 miles

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

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

all tyres perished

Pass 6 Sep 2018 113,574 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2018 113,574 miles

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Sep 2017 110,354 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2017 110,354 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Sep 2016 105,560 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2016 105,560 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2015 10,058 miles

Nearside Rear 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 5 Sep 2015 10,058 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 88,041 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 73,049 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 60,290 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 52,343 miles

tow bar ball not fitted at time of test

Pass 15 Jan 2011 46,224 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2010 31,451 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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LF56 BYM is a 2007 Vauxhall Astravan in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 LF56 BYM, 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 LF56 BYM registered?

LF56 BYM is a 2007 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 3 January 2007.

Is LF56 BYM safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF56 BYM shows 27 tests with a 63% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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