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VU57 PTY

2007 Vauxhall Astravan

White Diesel 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

154,438 mi
Last recorded154,438 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2021
Typical for 2007 Vauxhall Astravan110,773 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2021 154,438 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 147,771 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front mirror cover missing

Fail 22 Sep 2020 147,734 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front mirror cover missing

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 16 Sep 2019 141,062 miles

Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Damp around steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front inner pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Rubber split in middle of blade (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Offside mirror casing missing

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Corrosion down outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Screw in tyre ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer joint has a slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both rear shock absorbers have light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 131,188 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center to rear (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

chip in windscreen

Fail 14 Sep 2018 131,188 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center to rear (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

chip in windscreen

Pass 19 Sep 2017 122,839 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2017 122,817 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Split in inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Sep 2016 108,059 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 97,099 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2015 96,840 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2014 82,473 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2014 82,473 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Sep 2013 70,991 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 57,022 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2012 56,721 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 16 Aug 2011 46,196 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 39,631 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 PTY is a 2007 Vauxhall Astravan in White with a 1,298cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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