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AD08 YWJ

2008 Vauxhall Astravan

White Diesel 1696cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2023
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

118,907 mi
Last recorded118,907 miles
Recorded on27 May 2022
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Astravan112,980 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD08 YWJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,696cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2022 118,907 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 19 May 2022 118,907 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 May 2021 109,323 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Inner driveshaft gaiters slightly deteriorated

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 104,338 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes corroded. (part of the flexis) (1.1.11 (c))

unable to see brake pads all round.

Fail 20 Jun 2019 104,338 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes corroded. (part of the flexis) (1.1.11 (c))

unable to see brake pads all round.

Pass 26 Mar 2018 96,141 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 90,382 miles

Both inner driveshaft gaiters perished

Slight play n/s axle mounting bush

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 79,657 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 69,210 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)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 60,432 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 50,351 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 40,181 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 30,356 miles

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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AD08 YWJ is a 2008 Vauxhall Astravan in White with a 1,696cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 AD08 YWJ, 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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What year was AD08 YWJ registered?

AD08 YWJ is a 2008 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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