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VK07 EDU

2007 Vauxhall Astravan

White Diesel 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

188,483 mi
Last recorded188,483 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2018
Typical for 2007 Vauxhall Astravan110,773 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2018 188,483 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front door mirror backing missing, mirror still present and secure

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides. ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel Considered just acceptable (2.2.A.1b)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 16 Jan 2018 188,483 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front door mirror backing missing, mirror still present and secure

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides. ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel Considered just acceptable (2.2.A.1b)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Refilled reservoir with water (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 176,639 miles

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

Nearside Front centre subfrome bolt is loose

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

could not see the front or rear brake pads

Fail 8 Mar 2017 176,639 miles

Emissions not tested due to excessive oil level (7.3.A.1)

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

Nearside Front centre subfrome bolt is loose

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

could not see the front or rear brake pads

Pass 9 Mar 2016 165,322 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight play in rack

Pass 16 Feb 2015 149,676 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

nearside and offside rear tyres are wearing on the inner edges and perishing/cracking but at the time of test no ply/cords were showing

nearside front door mirror backing missing mirror still present and secure ok

Pass 10 Mar 2014 135,133 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front brake discs corroded.

Pass 2 Feb 2013 112,866 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 2 Feb 2013 112,866 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2012 92,122 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

coolant topped up

Pass 26 Feb 2011 81,532 miles

all 4 tyres close to legal limits

Fail 26 Feb 2011 81,532 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all 4 tyres close to legal limits

Pass 24 Feb 2010 53,265 miles

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 EDU is a 2007 Vauxhall Astravan in White with a 1,298cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 VK07 EDU, 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 EDU is a 2007 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 1 March 2007.

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