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VU57 MZE

2007 Vauxhall Astravan

White Diesel 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

169,697 mi
Last recorded169,697 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2019
Typical for 2007 Vauxhall Astravan110,773 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU57 MZE
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year2007
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2019 169,697 miles

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))

signs of diesel leak, not leaking at time of test

Fail 9 Jan 2019 169,697 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (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))

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

signs of diesel leak, not leaking at time of test

Pass 14 Nov 2017 159,254 miles

Engine light on

Nearside Mirror Damaged

Offside Body Damage

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2017 159,254 miles

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

Engine light on

Nearside Mirror Damaged

Offside Body Damage

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2016 144,177 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2016 144,177 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 129,848 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 100,424 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 73,252 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 73,252 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2013 49,555 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2013 49,555 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 48,877 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 47,005 miles

n/s/f seatbelt slightly frayed

Pass 27 Oct 2010 45,367 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 45,367 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 44,992 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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VU57 MZE is a 2007 Vauxhall Astravan in White with a 1,298cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 VU57 MZE, 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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VU57 MZE is a 2007 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 1 October 2007.

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