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Y238 OLF

2001 Vauxhall Astravan

Silver Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

157,627 mi
Last recorded157,627 miles
Recorded on16 May 2018
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astravan122,593 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY238 OLF
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 May 2018 157,627 miles

Offside Front tyre showing signs of cracking in tread patern

Fail 15 May 2018 157,617 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre showing signs of cracking in tread patern

Pass 19 May 2017 149,852 miles

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

Nearside Rear slight noise bearing

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit faulty and bald inner edge (4.1.E.1)

cracking on all tyre walls

Fail 8 May 2017 149,811 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside front brake application uneven lower (3.7.B.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear slight noise bearing

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit faulty and bald inner edge (4.1.E.1)

cracking on all tyre walls

Pass 20 Jun 2016 148,630 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

cond of fr no plate

slight noise n/s/r bearing

Fail 6 Jun 2016 148,599 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded too flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded too flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

cond of fr no plate

slight noise n/s/r bearing

Pass 11 Aug 2015 141,016 miles

both front, front to rear & rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2014 135,317 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 124,148 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 119,649 miles

Brake discs in very poor condition

Some brake pipe corrosion

Pass 18 Apr 2011 116,838 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 116,838 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 114,739 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 112,402 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 109,061 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2007 105,153 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 105,153 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2006 100,042 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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Y238 OLF is a 2001 Vauxhall Astravan in Silver with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y238 OLF, 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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Y238 OLF is a 2001 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 1 August 2001.

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