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W689 GCT

2000 Vauxhall Astravan

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

113,318 mi
Last recorded113,318 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2018
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Astravan131,486 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW689 GCT
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2018 113,318 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Underseal heavily applied to repair patch, unable to fully assess repair

Fail 25 Sep 2018 113,318 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Sep 2017
Fail 14 Sep 2017

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)

exhaust has slight corrosion

Pass 13 Sep 2016

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Front Road wheel slightly damaged both sides (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 Sep 2016

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2016

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Front Road wheel slightly damaged both sides (4.2.A.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 208,245 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2015 208,245 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

engine managment light on

Pass 28 May 2014 201,505 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 201,499 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2013 192,838 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2012 180,689 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

front registration plate slightly insecure

nearside front tyre excessively worn outside the centre 3/4 breadth of tread

offside front tyre excessively worn outside the centre 3/4 breadth of tread

Pass 25 Jan 2011 168,105 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2011 168,098 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 16 Jan 2010 160,233 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2009 25,545 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 145,726 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2008 145,676 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2007 140,467 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 136,182 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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W689 GCT is a 2000 Vauxhall Astravan in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 W689 GCT, 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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W689 GCT is a 2000 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 19 June 2000.

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