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VU57 PCY

2007 Vauxhall Astravan

White Diesel 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2017
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

145,510 mi
Last recorded145,510 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2016
Typical for 2007 Vauxhall Astravan110,773 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2016 145,510 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 8 Sep 2016 145,510 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Oct 2015 142,982 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 29 Sep 2015 142,982 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

coil spring broken both front (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 29 Sep 2015 142,979 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded too caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Both fronts and OSR tyres perished on sidewalls

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside rear tyre nail

Pass 2 Oct 2014 138,487 miles

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

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

off side and near side front steering rack end ball joints have slight play

Pass 1 Nov 2013 134,471 miles

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

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

slight play in both front steering rack ends

Fail 1 Nov 2013 134,471 miles

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

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

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

slight play in both front steering rack ends

Pass 13 Nov 2012 129,679 miles

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

slight play in both steering rack ends

Pass 22 Dec 2011 124,377 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 119,571 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2010 119,561 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 PCY is a 2007 Vauxhall Astravan in White with a 1,298cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 PCY, 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 VU57 PCY registered?

VU57 PCY is a 2007 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 7 September 2007.

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