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Y142 TFA

2001 Vauxhall Astravan

Silver Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

123,075 mi
Last recorded123,075 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2011
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astravan122,593 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY142 TFA
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2011 123,075 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 123,060 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

exhaust corroded and in poor condition,not yet blowing

Pass 11 Feb 2010 107,714 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 107,624 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2009 101,942 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 101,942 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2008 94,006 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 94,006 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2007 85,406 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 74,395 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 74,393 miles

Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 30 Aug 2005 62,846 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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Y142 TFA is a 2001 Vauxhall Astravan in Silver with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 2001 Vauxhall Astravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 122,593 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 Y142 TFA, 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 25 years old, this Vauxhall Astravan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Y142 TFA registered?

Y142 TFA is a 2001 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 1 August 2001.

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