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W473 AAP

2000 Vauxhall Astravan

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

156,850 mi
Last recorded156,850 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2014
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Astravan131,486 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW473 AAP
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2014 156,850 miles

Both rear shock absorbers weak damping effect

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Apr 2014 156,850 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Both rear shock absorbers weak damping effect

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Apr 2013 135,468 miles

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

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

all brake discs slightly corroded and worn

offside handbrake lever on caliper not fully returning

Fail 8 Apr 2013 135,468 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

all brake discs slightly corroded and worn

offside handbrake lever on caliper not fully returning

Pass 1 Jun 2012 127,661 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 127,661 miles

Offside Front 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 8 Jun 2011 113,582 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 8 Jun 2011 113,582 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 106,675 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2010 106,675 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 May 2009 100,468 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 94,494 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 94,474 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2007 85,948 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 78,510 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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W473 AAP is a 2000 Vauxhall Astravan in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 W473 AAP, 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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What year was W473 AAP registered?

W473 AAP is a 2000 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 2 June 2000.

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