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VE56 XUL

2007 Vauxhall Astravan

White Diesel 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

65,179 mi
Last recorded65,179 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2021
Typical for 2007 Vauxhall Astravan110,773 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE56 XUL
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year2007
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2021 65,179 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Oct 2021 65,179 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 May 2020 57,880 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 7 May 2020 57,880 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 49,564 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 48,548 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside windscreen wiper blade worn out but still clearing screen effectively advise replacement

Pass 18 Feb 2017 173,078 miles

light on dash

Fail 18 Feb 2017 173,078 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush link arm (2.4.G.2)

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

light on dash

Pass 23 Feb 2016 162,809 miles

Nearside door mirror in poor condition

Pass 23 Feb 2015 150,331 miles

nail in n/s front tyre

Fail 21 Feb 2015 150,326 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

nail in n/s front tyre

all brake discs worn

Pass 22 Feb 2014 140,576 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 116,606 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013 116,477 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 93,358 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 21 Jan 2012 93,271 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

eml light on

Fail 6 Feb 2011 72,413 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2011 72,413 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 64,284 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)

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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VE56 XUL is a 2007 Vauxhall Astravan in White with a 1,298cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 VE56 XUL, 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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VE56 XUL is a 2007 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 15 February 2007.

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