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OAZ 4617

1997 Vauxhall Astravan

Blue Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2021
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

176,677 mi
Last recorded176,677 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2020
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Astravan125,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOAZ 4617
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2020 176,677 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material -corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material -corroding (1.1.11 (c))

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

Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

all tyres cracking

all wheels inner rims slightly distorted

drivers seat has slight movement

Fail 11 Feb 2020 176,677 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material -corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material -corroding (1.1.11 (c))

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

Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

all tyres cracking

all wheels inner rims slightly distorted

drivers seat has slight movement

Fail 8 Oct 2018 176,623 miles

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

Driver's seat with a defective structure (6.2.5 (a) (i))

Emissions not tested Due to no oil on dipstick (8.2.2.2 (e))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle Tailgate (6.2.3 (a))

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

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Electrical wiring inadequately secured Under bonnet and under vehicle (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Engine covers missing - on rotating parts when engine is running

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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OAZ 4617 is a 1997 Vauxhall Astravan in Blue with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1997 Vauxhall Astravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.5% with a typical mileage of 125,240 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 OAZ 4617, 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 29 years old, this Vauxhall Astravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was OAZ 4617 registered?

OAZ 4617 is a 1997 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 24 January 1997.

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