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VE56 XVM

2007 Vauxhall Astravan

White Diesel 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2021
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

185,318 mi
Last recorded185,318 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2020
Typical for 2007 Vauxhall Astravan110,773 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2020 185,318 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2020 185,312 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 172,532 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2019 172,531 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 157,690 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Fail 23 Mar 2018 157,690 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 146,221 miles

ORIGINAL TEST CARRIED OUT BY DAVE ONEIL

vehicle presented with darkened front side windows

Fail 13 Mar 2017 146,155 miles

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

Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

auxillary wiring will require correct routing

vehicle presented with darkened front side windows

Pass 15 Mar 2016 132,347 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 128,958 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 May 2014 115,915 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight play in inner rack joints

Fail 8 May 2014 115,915 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coolant low

front disc inner faces badly worn and pitted

front tyres weaing on edges

mil on dash

n/s/f tyre appears to have been run flat, sidewall deteriorated slightly

rear disc inner faces badly pitted and worn

slight play in inner rack joints

unable to confirm condition of front brake pads

Pass 16 May 2013 112,354 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front number plate damaged

n/s/f tyre has minor sidewall damage

o/s/f inner arch liner loose

Fail 16 May 2013 112,354 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front number plate damaged

n/s/f tyre has minor sidewall damage

o/s/f inner arch liner loose

Pass 6 May 2011 91,562 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 91,558 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 13 May 2010 76,681 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 May 2010 76,676 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 XVM is a 2007 Vauxhall Astravan in White with a 1,298cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 XVM, 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 XVM is a 2007 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 19 January 2007.

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