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W196 OBU

2000 Vauxhall Astravan

White Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

173,886 mi
Last recorded173,886 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2010
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Astravan131,486 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW196 OBU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2010 173,886 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 173,641 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control (2.1.1)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 157,486 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2008 157,486 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 4 Dec 2007 149,691 miles

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 Nov 2006 136,530 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2005 126,836 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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W196 OBU is a 2000 Vauxhall Astravan in White with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2000 Vauxhall Astravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 131,486 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 W196 OBU, 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 26 years old, this Vauxhall Astravan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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W196 OBU is a 2000 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 20 March 2000.

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