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S5 MGJ

2007 Vauxhall Astravan

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

108,571 mi
Last recorded108,571 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Vauxhall Astravan110,773 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS5 MGJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 108,571 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing outer casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing outer casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Mar 2025 96,907 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2024 92,978 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 86,495 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2023 86,495 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 71,847 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH REAR TYRES PERISHING ON INNER SIDEWALLS AND CRACKING IN OUTER TREADS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Mar 2022 71,847 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened INNER FACE (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened INNER FACE (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH REAR TYRES PERISHING ON INNER SIDEWALLS AND CRACKING IN OUTER TREADS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 67,284 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2021 67,284 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 63,572 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2020 63,572 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 59,233 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH DISCS RUSTY (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Jan 2019 59,233 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH DISCS RUSTY (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2017 158,439 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2017 55,491 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2016 51,521 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 51,521 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 41,059 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 41,059 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 36,750 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2014 32,252 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 32,252 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 2 Apr 2013 27,841 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 27,841 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 20,393 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 15,871 miles

engine management light on in dash

Pass 3 Mar 2010 10,572 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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S5 MGJ is a 2007 Vauxhall Astravan in Silver 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 S5 MGJ, 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 S5 MGJ registered?

S5 MGJ is a 2007 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 31 March 2007.

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