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Y209 KOD

2001 Vauxhall Astravan

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

131,175 mi
Last recorded131,175 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2018
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astravan122,593 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY209 KOD
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2018 131,175 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

oil on min

Fail 10 Dec 2018 131,174 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting has an unsafe modification coil spring fouling (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

oil on min

Pass 13 Nov 2017 129,194 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 1 Nov 2017 129,189 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill behind cover (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Oct 2016 123,260 miles

engine management light illuminated

some rust on under body brake pipes

Pass 23 Oct 2015 115,124 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced poor beam pattern lens deteriated (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens poor beam pattern (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 112,024 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2014 109,919 miles

Fuel hose slightly chafed (7.2.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear silencer corroded

Fail 2 Jan 2014 109,848 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Towbar retaining device missing (6.6.3a)

Fuel hose slightly chafed (7.2.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear silencer corroded

Pass 29 Dec 2012
Fail 29 Dec 2012

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 103,472 miles

front brake discs corroded

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 10 Jan 2012 103,465 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

front brake discs corroded

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2010 103,448 miles

engine managment lamp illuminated

Fail 30 Jun 2010 103,441 miles

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

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

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

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

engine managment lamp illuminated

Pass 31 Mar 2009 96,725 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2009 96,727 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 83,345 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 83,345 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside rear light lens cracked

Pass 26 Apr 2007 73,816 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 73,816 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2006 64,496 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 64,494 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

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

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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Y209 KOD is a 2001 Vauxhall Astravan in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 Y209 KOD, 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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Y209 KOD is a 2001 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 31 March 2001.

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