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VU07 XAR

2007 Vauxhall Astravan

White Diesel 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

165,070 mi
Last recorded165,070 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2021
Typical for 2007 Vauxhall Astravan110,773 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2021 165,070 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Front door mirror covers missing

Fail 1 Feb 2021 165,054 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Front door mirror covers missing

Pass 31 Jan 2020 143,448 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2018 132,384 miles

All brake discs poor

Front registration plate poor

Offside front lower arm rear bush poor

Pass 22 Sep 2017 116,909 miles

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

Offside play in steering tie rod

oil leak

Fail 21 Sep 2017 116,909 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Offside play in steering tie rod

oil leak

Pass 26 Sep 2016 109,180 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit low and worn on edge (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Sep 2015 99,164 miles

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play inner tie rod. (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 14 Sep 2015 99,164 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play inner tie rod. (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Sep 2014 93,380 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 84,455 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 73,523 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 73,523 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 17 May 2011 58,511 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 58,511 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 47,985 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 XAR is a 2007 Vauxhall Astravan in White with a 1,298cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 XAR, 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 XAR registered?

VU07 XAR is a 2007 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 15 May 2007.

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