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Y472 EGE

2001 Vauxhall Astravan

Silver Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2014
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

138,116 mi
Last recorded138,116 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2013
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astravan122,593 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY472 EGE
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2013 138,116 miles

2x chips in zone b of window

drivers front wing mirror has slight damage

passenger front coil spring has corrosion

rear exhaust box bracket damged/insecure

slight corrosion to brake pipes

slight damage to NSF headlamp

slight oil stain around engine

Pass 26 Jul 2012 123,042 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 26 Jul 2012 123,042 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jul 2011 103,792 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2011 103,788 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2010 82,936 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 82,936 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

rear disc pitted

Pass 2 Feb 2010 80,118 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre has a cut to outer sidewall but not through to cords

offside & nearside front tyres has slight wear to inner edges

offside & nearside rear tyres has slight wear to inner & outer edges

Fail 29 Jan 2010 80,116 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre has a cut to outer sidewall but not through to cords

offside & nearside front tyres has slight wear to inner edges

offside & nearside rear tyres has slight wear to inner & outer edges

Pass 30 Jan 2009 69,114 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both side rear tyre tread depth 2mm on inner edges.

Pass 1 Feb 2008 62,886 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Feb 2008 62,886 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Feb 2007 44,621 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007 44,622 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2006 25,116 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2005 21,748 miles

Nearside rear seatbelt requires slow action to pull out. Not a reason for failure. May require further investigation.

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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Y472 EGE is a 2001 Vauxhall Astravan in Silver with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 Y472 EGE, 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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Y472 EGE is a 2001 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 23 June 2001.

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