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AB03 GER

2008 Vauxhall Astravan

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Astravan112,980 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB03 GER
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025

Central Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced valance/cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill/jacking point area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2024

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2023

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill pannel corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2022

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill panel starting to corrode (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted both (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2021
Pass 22 Oct 2020 182,885 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 15 Oct 2020 182,885 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative unable to test (4.1.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose clamp loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2017 173,007 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)

Oil leak

Water pump leaking

Fail 31 Oct 2017 172,977 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Mirror cover (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Auxiliary drive belt poor condition

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)

Oil leak

Water pump leaking

Pass 24 Oct 2016 158,180 miles

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

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

Coolant leak ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside front (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside front (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 142,029 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2015 141,948 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2014 127,774 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2014 127,774 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2013 124,053 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front number plate cracked

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

nearside mirror cover missing

Fail 2 Nov 2013 124,053 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front number plate cracked

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

nearside mirror cover missing

Pass 7 Jul 2012 118,432 miles

nearside front tyre, has small cut in sidewall

Pass 22 Jul 2011 90,269 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2011 90,269 miles

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

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

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

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

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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AB03 GER is a 2008 Vauxhall Astravan in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 AB03 GER, 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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AB03 GER is a 2008 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 9 July 2008.

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