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YA57 LJF

2007 Vauxhall Astravan

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

156,014 mi
Last recorded156,014 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2025
Typical for 2007 Vauxhall Astravan110,773 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA57 LJF
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year2007
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2025 156,014 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 147,921 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2023 147,919 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Tyre has ply or cords exposed both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 20 Oct 2023 147,916 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm CORDS EXPOSED (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm CORDS EXPOSED (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Oct 2022 143,349 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both rear tyres starting to perish in treads

offside rear handbrake performance slightly low

slight oil leak

Pass 20 Oct 2021 138,416 miles

both front tyres bald at inner edges and worn close to ply cords

both rear tyres cracked in tread

Fail 18 Oct 2021 138,402 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front tyres bald at inner edges and worn close to ply cords

both rear tyres cracked in tread

Pass 28 Oct 2020 134,399 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2020 134,373 miles

Emissions not tested due to lack of engine oil (not showing on dipstick) (8.2.2.2 (e))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 125,926 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axel bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2019 125,926 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axel bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2018 116,213 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 28 Apr 2018 116,049 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Apr 2017 99,630 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 91,197 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre- nail in tread

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

Fail 29 Apr 2016 91,190 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) twisted (across axle) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Nearside Rear tyre- nail in tread

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 82,449 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 77,586 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

nearside and offside front tyres are wearing on the inner edges bad

nearside front door mirror glass held on by tape

nearside rear light unit is cracked but at the time of test was all secure all ok and no white light showing to rear

Pass 18 Jan 2013 65,358 miles

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)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 53,006 miles

STRONG ADVISE:- BOTH REAR TYRES WORN CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT

Pass 13 Jan 2011 38,892 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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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YA57 LJF is a 2007 Vauxhall Astravan in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2007 Vauxhall Astravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 110,773 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 YA57 LJF, 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 19 years old, this Vauxhall Astravan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YA57 LJF registered?

YA57 LJF is a 2007 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 31 December 2007.

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