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M176 TUD

1995 Vauxhall Astravan

White Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2013
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

150,500 mi
Last recorded150,500 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2013
Typical for 1995 Vauxhall Astravan132,289 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM176 TUD
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 29 Jan 2013 150,500 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Feb 2012 138,035 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 31 Jan 2012 138,035 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 122,394 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 7 Oct 2010 122,394 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 117,547 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 117,547 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 111,475 miles

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 9 Oct 2008 111,475 miles

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

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 106,359 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2006 100,563 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 100,563 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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M176 TUD is a 1995 Vauxhall Astravan in White with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1995 Vauxhall Astravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.2% with a typical mileage of 132,289 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 M176 TUD, 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 31 years old, this Vauxhall Astravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M176 TUD is a 1995 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 28 February 1995.

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