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VU56 ZZT

2007 Vauxhall Astravan

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

265,970 mi
Last recorded265,970 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Vauxhall Astravan110,773 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU56 ZZT
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 265,970 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 250,071 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2023 234,444 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both Front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 224,479 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2022 224,479 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit 1.40 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 214,053 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror case has damage (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

rear brake backing plates are corroded

Fail 1 Dec 2021 214,045 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken top coil broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror case has damage (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

rear brake backing plates are corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2020 204,430 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 197,392 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Fail 2 Dec 2019 197,375 miles

Emissions not tested due to oil leaking (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure fouling tyre (1.1.15 (c))

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

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

Front Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Dec 2018 185,717 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear brake back plates are corroded

Fail 13 Dec 2018 185,674 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine on A pipe and other components (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear brake back plates are corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2017 172,296 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2017 172,286 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2016 155,194 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 138,686 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 118,652 miles

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

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

advise some small marks in windscreen

Pass 22 Jan 2014 100,174 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 22 Jan 2014 100,174 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 22 Jan 2013 81,187 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/f tyre worn low on inner edge

rubbers split on hand brake cable

vehicle only jest met required emissions limmit

Pass 20 Jan 2012 63,045 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

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

Fail 20 Jan 2012 63,042 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 26 Jan 2011 45,215 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

front and rear brake discs worn

Fail 26 Jan 2011 45,212 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

front and rear brake discs worn

Pass 26 Jan 2010 35,024 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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VU56 ZZT is a 2007 Vauxhall Astravan in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 VU56 ZZT, 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 VU56 ZZT registered?

VU56 ZZT is a 2007 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 23 January 2007.

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