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Y704 XJU

2001 Vauxhall Astravan

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,180 mi
Last recorded95,180 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astravan122,593 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY704 XJU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2016 95,180 miles

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

all brake pipes slightly corroded

nearside front tyre perished/cracked

Fail 28 Sep 2016 95,180 miles

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

all brake pipes slightly corroded

nearside front tyre perished/cracked

Pass 15 Dec 2014 175,500 miles

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

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

oil leak

Pass 20 Aug 2013 171,470 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 159,044 miles

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

front wipers not parking

Fail 26 Jul 2012 158,968 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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)

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

front wipers not parking

Pass 6 Aug 2011 138,499 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 138,496 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2010 119,975 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2010 119,975 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2009 100,581 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 100,614 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2008 82,937 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 69,374 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 62,900 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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Y704 XJU is a 2001 Vauxhall Astravan in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 Y704 XJU, 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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Y704 XJU is a 2001 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 1 August 2001.

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