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VU57 XWZ

2007 Vauxhall Astravan

Silver Diesel 1696cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

162,361 mi
Last recorded162,361 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2021
Typical for 2007 Vauxhall Astravan110,773 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU57 XWZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,696cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2021 162,361 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front washer jet 50% not working

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 May 2021 162,358 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front washer jet 50% not working

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 154,557 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2020 154,557 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both number plates (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 152,997 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 148,158 miles

nearside front tyres wearing on edges

front number plate deteriorated

chips in windscreen

nearside front wheel has a slight dent on inner lip

nearside rear tyre cracked and worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn bald on inner edge and close to limit

Fail 17 Mar 2017 148,158 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

chips in windscreen

front number plate deteriorated

nearside front tyres wearing on edges

nearside front wheel has a slight dent on inner lip

nearside rear tyre cracked and worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn bald on inner edge and close to limit

Pass 23 Mar 2016 137,076 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2016 137,076 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2015 117,194 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2015 117,194 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2014 91,017 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 88,903 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 81,861 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 68,196 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 58,687 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 58,687 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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 XWZ is a 2007 Vauxhall Astravan in Silver with a 1,696cc 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 XWZ, 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 XWZ registered?

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

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