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Y488 KBH

2001 Vauxhall Astravan

Silver Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

215,488 mi
Last recorded215,488 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2019
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astravan122,593 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY488 KBH
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2019 215,488 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2019 215,488 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2018 207,590 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2017 198,531 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2016 190,022 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2015 182,409 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 171,546 miles
Fail 24 May 2014 171,546 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Jun 2013 164,190 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2012 157,486 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 148,403 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jun 2010 140,476 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 140,476 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Fail 27 May 2010 140,473 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

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

accident damage to nearside front

both door mirror backings missing

nearside door mirror glass cracked,not seriously effecting view to rear

rear wiper blade missing

steel wheel fitted to offside rear

Fail 9 Feb 2009 119,534 miles

Cut n/s/f tyre side wall outer close to limits .

Front end body work damage .

Front tyre wear edges .

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

O/S/R tyre border line limimts iner edge advised replace .

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

Pass 9 Feb 2009 119,534 miles

Cut n/s/f tyre side wall outer close to limits .

Front end body work damage .

Front tyre wear edges .

O/S/R tyre border line limimts iner edge advised replace .

Pass 2 Feb 2008 104,832 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2008 104,830 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2007 91,207 miles

N/S/F door mirror broken

Pass 31 Jan 2006 80,896 miles

N/S door mirror broken

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

Slight play o/s/f wheel RACK

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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Y488 KBH is a 2001 Vauxhall Astravan in Silver with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 Y488 KBH, 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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What year was Y488 KBH registered?

Y488 KBH is a 2001 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 29 March 2001.

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