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W265 MEN

2000 Vauxhall Astravan

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

145,211 mi
Last recorded145,211 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2016
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Astravan131,486 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW265 MEN
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2016 145,211 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced nearside & offside (1.7.5a)

offside rear tyre wall slight cracking

rear service and handbrake efficiency just met, may require adjustment or repair

rear springs corroded

Fail 23 Sep 2016 145,210 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both nearside and offside coming from compensator to brake hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded nearside & offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

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)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced nearside & offside (1.7.5a)

offside rear tyre wall slight cracking

rear service and handbrake efficiency just met, may require adjustment or repair

rear springs corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2015 134,235 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2015 134,235 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc outer (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2014 126,268 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 118,279 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 118,249 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 118,248 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 117,965 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 117,965 miles

Centre Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

front brake disc's worn and rusty

Pass 14 Sep 2010 115,966 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 14 Sep 2010 115,966 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 113,480 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 113,480 miles

Nearside 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)

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 110,339 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 106,584 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 94,521 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 94,521 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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W265 MEN is a 2000 Vauxhall Astravan in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 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 W265 MEN, 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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W265 MEN is a 2000 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 11 May 2000.

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