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Y596 HAB

2001 Vauxhall Astravan

Silver Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

151,461 mi
Last recorded151,461 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2019
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astravan122,593 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY596 HAB
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2019 151,461 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 149,094 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017 143,843 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 137,892 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2015 132,894 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 132,894 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2014 117,381 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

both front under arch weather covers damaged

front bumper different colour

front side windows tinted

Fail 3 Jul 2014 117,380 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

both front under arch weather covers damaged

front bumper different colour

front side windows tinted

Pass 7 May 2013 100,353 miles
Fail 4 May 2012

Main front to rear brake pipes corroded.

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

Pass 4 May 2012

Main front to rear brake pipes corroded.

Pass 4 May 2011

Both main front to rear brake pipes corroded.

Fail 4 May 2011

Both main front to rear brake pipes corroded.

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 169,013 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 169,013 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

both front to rear brake pipes rusty

Fail 1 Sep 2010 168,985 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Nearside front door hinge in secure

Pass 19 Sep 2009 157,114 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 157,069 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2008 144,228 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2007 132,314 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 126,659 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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Y596 HAB is a 2001 Vauxhall Astravan in Silver with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y596 HAB, 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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Y596 HAB is a 2001 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 10 April 2001.

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