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Y218 LFB

2001 Vauxhall Astravan

Silver Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

172,043 mi
Last recorded172,043 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2013
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astravan122,593 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY218 LFB
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2013 172,043 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2013 172,034 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 163,309 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 163,309 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jan 2012 162,694 miles

plastic sill covers fitted at time of test

Fail 17 Jan 2012 162,689 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

plastic sill covers fitted at time of test

Pass 17 Jan 2011 155,214 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 146,604 miles

chip in windscreen

rear silencer in poor condition.

Fail 30 Nov 2009 146,604 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

chip in windscreen

rear silencer in poor condition.

Pass 5 Dec 2008 136,790 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2008 136,790 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Dec 2007 124,888 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2007 124,862 miles

Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Nov 2006 115,281 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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Y218 LFB is a 2001 Vauxhall Astravan in Silver with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 Y218 LFB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y218 LFB registered?

Y218 LFB is a 2001 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 30 March 2001.

Is Y218 LFB safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y218 LFB shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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