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VU59 XLE

2010 Vauxhall Astravan

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2023
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

171,660 mi
Last recorded171,660 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2022
Typical for 2010 Vauxhall Astravan110,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU59 XLE
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2022 171,660 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 166,661 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 153,889 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2020 153,888 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2020 152,006 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt offside & nearside front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn offside & nearside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

both front tyres worn on edge

Pass 14 Feb 2019 142,059 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 140,155 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 123,641 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 111,898 miles

front and rear tyres getting low on tread

front brake discs rusty on inside face

Fail 18 Feb 2016 111,898 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front and rear tyres getting low on tread

front brake discs rusty on inside face

Pass 9 Feb 2015 95,695 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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 Feb 2014 81,783 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2014 81,782 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2013 73,664 miles

front and rear brake discs corroded

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 XLE is a 2010 Vauxhall Astravan in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2010 Vauxhall Astravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 110,584 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 XLE, 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 16 years old, this Vauxhall Astravan is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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VU59 XLE is a 2010 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 17 February 2010.

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