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OV52 OAY

2002 Vauxhall Astravan

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

171,929 mi
Last recorded171,929 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astravan116,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV52 OAY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2017 171,929 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 30 Mar 2017 171,929 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 166,412 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 158,714 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 158,714 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2014 156,394 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2014 156,249 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 149,286 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 143,463 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2011 136,775 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 129,806 miles

Front brake disc's worn and lipped

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear brakes recording slightly low readings

Fail 2 Nov 2010 129,806 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc's worn and lipped

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear brakes recording slightly low readings

Pass 7 Nov 2009 122,919 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

coolant level low

Pass 8 Nov 2008 116,296 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2007 102,729 miles

Oil leak

all tyres getting low on tread

fuel filler breather pipe perished

Fail 5 Nov 2007 102,428 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

all tyres getting low on tread

fuel filler breather pipe perished

Pass 4 Nov 2006 82,979 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Nov 2005 64,899 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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OV52 OAY is a 2002 Vauxhall Astravan in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2002 Vauxhall Astravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 116,559 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its 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 OV52 OAY, 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 24 years old, this Vauxhall Astravan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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OV52 OAY is a 2002 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 7 November 2002.

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