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VU59 UMY

2009 Vauxhall Astravan

White Diesel 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2017
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

121,437 mi
Last recorded121,437 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2016
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Astravan107,839 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU59 UMY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,298cc
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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2016 121,437 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2016 121,437 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2015 107,981 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 107,981 miles

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

Offside Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2014 93,565 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2014 93,565 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 73,550 miles

front number plate damaged

n,s,f tyre worn to inside

n,s,r tyre worn to inside

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 60,875 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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VU59 UMY is a 2009 Vauxhall Astravan in White with a 1,298cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2009 Vauxhall Astravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 107,839 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 VU59 UMY, 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 17 years old, this Vauxhall Astravan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VU59 UMY registered?

VU59 UMY is a 2009 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 1 October 2009.

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