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VU57 PKE

2007 Vauxhall Astravan

White Diesel 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

180,800 mi
Last recorded180,800 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2022
Typical for 2007 Vauxhall Astravan110,773 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2022 180,800 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2021 176,897 miles

both front tyres low tread

Fail 31 Mar 2021 176,884 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both front tyres low tread

Pass 9 Mar 2020 170,672 miles

oil leak

Fail 9 Mar 2020 170,672 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 31 Jan 2019 164,310 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Both fronts (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 30 Jan 2019 164,310 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back boxes (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure Rubber is ripped (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both front and rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Both fronts (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 159,099 miles

both rear tyres low tread and offside front tyre just legal

Fail 5 Sep 2017 159,099 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres low tread and offside front tyre just legal

Pass 10 Mar 2016 149,778 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

oil leak

Pass 5 Mar 2015 134,821 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 122,514 miles

front number plate slightly deteriorated

o/s nirror casing damaged

Fail 28 Feb 2014 122,514 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front number plate slightly deteriorated

o/s nirror casing damaged

Pass 18 Feb 2013 111,699 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

fuel tank damaged but serviceable at time of test

Pass 21 Jan 2012 103,012 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 83,239 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 PKE 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 VU57 PKE, 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 PKE registered?

VU57 PKE is a 2007 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 11 September 2007.

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