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VK07 BWU

2007 Vauxhall Astravan

White Diesel 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2022
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

199,234 mi
Last recorded199,234 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2022
Typical for 2007 Vauxhall Astravan110,773 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK07 BWU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year2007
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 28 Feb 2022 199,234 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 182,939 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 175,443 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S worn pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2019 168,545 miles

Front brake discs corroded and worn

Front number plate damaged

Rear shockers poor condition and soft

Fail 16 Jan 2019 168,544 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

205/55/16

Front brake discs corroded and worn

Front number plate damaged

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

Rear shockers poor condition and soft

Pass 16 Jan 2018 157,623 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 149,309 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 22 Apr 2017 149,309 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 140,530 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack joint (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front wiper starting to perish

Offside Front Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack joint (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front wiper starting to perish

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

Fail 21 Apr 2016 140,530 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack joint (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front wiper starting to perish

Offside Front Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack joint (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front wiper starting to perish

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

Pass 11 Jul 2015 135,751 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 127,536 miles

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

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

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

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

eml warning on

Fail 8 Jul 2014 127,536 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

eml warning on

Pass 17 May 2013 109,299 miles

Slight play in offside inner steering arm.

Fail 16 May 2013 109,291 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Slight play in offside inner steering arm.

Pass 9 Mar 2012 106,008 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 8 Mar 2012 105,853 miles

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 64,194 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 64,194 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 39,446 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 39,442 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

n/s/f tyre has a nail in it

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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VK07 BWU is a 2007 Vauxhall Astravan in White with a 1,298cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 VK07 BWU, 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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VK07 BWU is a 2007 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 14 March 2007.

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