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VU57 PLX

2007 Vauxhall Astravan

White Diesel 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

159,801 mi
Last recorded159,801 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2023
Typical for 2007 Vauxhall Astravan110,773 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2023 159,801 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 145,312 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2021 130,515 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 11 May 2021 130,515 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure rear box missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 May 2020 115,708 miles

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 97,890 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Apr 2019 97,889 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2018 83,468 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 83,465 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 83,464 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 76,109 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 16 Oct 2013 64,417 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 54,534 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 42,409 miles

both front tyres wearing inner and outer edges

both rear tyres starting to crack on tread

Pass 18 Aug 2010 27,588 miles

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

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 PLX is a 2007 Vauxhall Astravan in White with a 1,298cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PLX, 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 PLX registered?

VU57 PLX is a 2007 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 13 September 2007.

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