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VN57 VLZ

2007 Vauxhall Astravan

White Diesel 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

137,067 mi
Last recorded137,067 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Vauxhall Astravan110,773 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN57 VLZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year2007
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 137,067 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 135,971 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mounting bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mounting bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Mar 2025 135,956 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlight lens, water ingress/deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed badly perished, cord visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mounting bracket, corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mounting bracket, corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 131,881 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2023 131,878 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 127,266 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output front both n/s o/s outer head light covers misty (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 15 Nov 2022 127,255 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative air bag warning light on [ at time testing] (7.1.5 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect rear both n/s o/s shockers worn (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm front n/s inner tyre worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm front o/s inner tyre edge worn (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output front both n/s o/s outer head light covers misty (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 122,394 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output front both n/s o/s outer headlights misty (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing rear outer shocker casings loose (5.3.2 (b))

Rear rear under side of body showing signs of corrosion

Pass 20 Nov 2020 117,492 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear chassis box section both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 109,935 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber surround insecure

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

Fail 1 Jul 2019 109,935 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured broken (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear shock absorber surround insecure

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

Pass 10 Jul 2018 103,597 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 97,029 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2017 97,029 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2016 87,846 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2016 87,843 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 May 2015 73,929 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 65,584 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 56,377 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 50,622 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 47,346 miles

Coolant leak

Front brake discs corroded

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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VN57 VLZ 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 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VN57 VLZ, 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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VN57 VLZ is a 2007 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 12 December 2007.

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