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Y477 LHT

2001 Vauxhall Astravan

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2020
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

122,846 mi
Last recorded122,846 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2019
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astravan122,593 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY477 LHT
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2019 122,846 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 7 Sep 2019 122,846 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 117,833 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Aug 2018 117,833 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 May 2017 111,204 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 111,197 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases very rusty (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 105,574 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 105,574 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 102,619 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2015 102,618 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2015 102,413 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs worn

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2014 92,932 miles

vehicle has a water leak

aftermarket suspension fitted vehicle ride height lower and stiffer than standard

back box outercasing corroded

both front tyres have slight sidewall damage 205/45/ZR17 88W

both headlamp lense foggy and require attention soon

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges 215/40/ZR17 87W

both wipers slightly smearing screen and starting to split

different sized tyres fitted to front and rear of vehicle

front brake discs corroded

oil around engine

slight play in nearside front top shock absorber mount

slight roughness in both front wheel when spinning

Fail 15 Apr 2014 92,932 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

aftermarket suspension fitted vehicle ride height lower and stiffer than standard

back box outercasing corroded

both front tyres have slight sidewall damage 205/45/ZR17 88W

both headlamp lense foggy and require attention soon

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges 215/40/ZR17 87W

both wipers slightly smearing screen and starting to split

different sized tyres fitted to front and rear of vehicle

front brake discs corroded

oil around engine

slight play in nearside front top shock absorber mount

slight roughness in both front wheel when spinning

vehicle has a water leak

Pass 7 Jan 2013 89,280 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

nearside and offside headlights poor images

rear exhaust box corroded

sill covers fitted

zero drift error 0.12 mean value 0.09

Pass 10 Jan 2012 83,478 miles

Headlights poor images

Nearside front tyre inner edge worn

Rear exhaust box rusty

sill covers fitted

Pass 6 Jan 2011 74,919 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 74,919 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2009 65,321 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 103,056 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 103,056 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2008 46,472 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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Y477 LHT is a 2001 Vauxhall Astravan in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 Y477 LHT, 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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Y477 LHT is a 2001 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 31 May 2001.

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