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VK57 OTS

2007 Vauxhall Astravan

White Diesel 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2023
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

166,650 mi
Last recorded166,650 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2023
Typical for 2007 Vauxhall Astravan110,773 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK57 OTS
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year2007
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Fail 31 Mar 2023 166,650 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

MIL light on

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 164,108 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material between flexis both sides (1.1.11 (c))

eml on

Fail 23 Mar 2022 164,108 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material between flexis both sides (1.1.11 (c))

eml on

Pass 1 Apr 2021 161,494 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front wing corroding

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

eml on

Fail 31 Mar 2021 161,493 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced door apeture (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front wing corroding

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

eml on

Pass 24 Mar 2020 158,731 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2020 158,649 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (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 Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 154,736 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2019 154,733 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 146,957 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018 146,919 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2017 137,986 miles

both front and o/s/r bumper plastic retainer plates weak operation

horn can be intermittent.. push contacts fault??

Fail 22 Mar 2017 137,986 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flex to flex on susp. arm (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement AT CALIPER (3.5.1k)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both aim too low (8.2.3)

both front and o/s/r bumper plastic retainer plates weak operation

horn can be intermittent.. push contacts fault??

Pass 29 Mar 2016 127,005 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2016 127,005 miles

Brake pivot has restricted free movement at rear of front cable (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush axle front bush separated (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement at caliper.. cable over adjusted?? (3.5.1k)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 112,598 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front indicator bulb is starting to discolour slightly.

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 102,663 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine oil leak from sump area

Pass 22 Apr 2013 94,203 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 16 Apr 2013 94,201 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 4 Jan 2012 84,307 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 71,068 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 71,068 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 66,296 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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VK57 OTS is a 2007 Vauxhall Astravan in White with a 1,298cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 VK57 OTS, 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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VK57 OTS is a 2007 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 31 October 2007.

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