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AE55 VAA

2006 Vauxhall Astravan

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

90,147 mi
Last recorded90,147 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Astravan110,337 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE55 VAA
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 90,147 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2026 90,147 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2025 87,727 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both front drop link joints slightly worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both front ferrules slightly corroded. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear brake pipes slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Rear exhaust corroded.

Pass 5 Oct 2023 85,137 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main metal brake pipe slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear central brake pipe slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Both front drop link arms have slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust corroded.

Fail 5 Oct 2023 85,137 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main metal brake pipe slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear central brake pipe slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Both front drop link arms have slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both O/S & N/S (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust corroded.

Pass 15 Sep 2022 83,057 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main metal pipe slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both O/S & N/S front brake flexible hoses slightly corroded. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres close to legal limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both pies on rear axle slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear exhaust corroded.

Pass 9 Sep 2021 80,727 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both O/S & N/S front flexibles ferrules corroded. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both O/S & N/S front tyres close to legal limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S/R & central rear brake pipes slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust section corroded.

Pass 1 Oct 2020 78,513 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both main metal pipes at rear slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Both O/S & N/S fronts. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust system corroded.

Pass 11 Jun 2019 74,946 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust box corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2018 71,769 miles

Nearside Front brake dragging

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

Parking brake efficiency 18 % (15 % limit)

Rear Exhaust box corroded

Fail 25 Jun 2018 71,767 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Parking brake efficiency 17 % (15 % limit)

Rear Exhaust box corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2017 67,795 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre 2.5mm on outer edges

Pass 10 Jun 2016 63,285 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2016 63,283 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2015 54,957 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Sill covers fitted

Pass 13 Dec 2013 49,427 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2013 49,426 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2012 44,900 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 37,757 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 30,991 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 24,363 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 18,634 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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AE55 VAA is a 2006 Vauxhall Astravan in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 2006 Vauxhall Astravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 110,337 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 AE55 VAA, 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 20 years old, this Vauxhall Astravan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AE55 VAA is a 2006 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 16 January 2006.

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