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VU07 WKV

2007 Vauxhall Astravan

White Diesel 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

175,184 mi
Last recorded175,184 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2021
Typical for 2007 Vauxhall Astravan110,773 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU07 WKV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year2007
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2021 175,184 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 171,895 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge bald/starting to split (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge bald/starting to split (5.2.3 (e))

Offside mirror outer casing missing/damaged

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

Rear axle location bushes starting to split/slightly worn

oil light flashing at time of test

Fail 7 Sep 2020 171,894 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge bald/starting to split (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge bald/starting to split (5.2.3 (e))

Offside mirror outer casing missing/damaged

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

Rear axle location bushes starting to split/slightly worn

oil light flashing at time of test

Fail 17 Oct 2018 171,855 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2017 165,712 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2017 165,708 miles

Brake vacuum build up too slow (3.3.E.6)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2016 154,048 miles

Engine management warning light illuminated

Slight play/wear in steering rack

Fail 1 Feb 2016 153,783 miles

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

Engine management warning light illuminated

Slight play/wear in steering rack

Fail 29 Jan 2015 145,548 miles

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 145,548 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 136,038 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2013 124,142 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 107,922 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 18 Jan 2011 95,259 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 74,409 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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VU07 WKV is a 2007 Vauxhall Astravan in White with a 1,298cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VU07 WKV, 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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What year was VU07 WKV registered?

VU07 WKV is a 2007 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 1 March 2007.

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