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A6 AWS

2008 Vauxhall Astravan

White Diesel 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

31,022 mi
Last recorded31,022 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Astravan112,980 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA6 AWS
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 31,022 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 24,379 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2025 24,379 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 23,796 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 21,003 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Both rear shock absorbers body's slightly corroded

Rear Rear Axle slightly corroded.

Pass 20 Jul 2021 20,882 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2021 20,878 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 20,719 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casings corroding (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casings corroding (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 7 Jul 2020 20,719 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casings corroding (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casings corroding (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 20,469 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 19,756 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 19,011 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 17,846 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 16,828 miles

All brake discs corroded on inner faces.

Pass 17 Jul 2014 15,390 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 13,610 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 11,491 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 9,036 miles

Surface rust on rear brake discs.

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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A6 AWS is a 2008 Vauxhall Astravan in White with a 1,298cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2008 Vauxhall Astravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 112,980 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 A6 AWS, 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 18 years old, this Vauxhall Astravan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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A6 AWS is a 2008 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 24 July 2008.

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