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AE55 VAH

2006 Vauxhall Astravan

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,462 mi
Last recorded105,462 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2024
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Astravan110,337 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2024 105,462 miles

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2024 105,457 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective both headlamp lenses heavily corroded over (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 101,738 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2023 101,725 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 97,970 miles

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

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

both rear coil springs corroded

both rear shock absorbers corroded

front sub frame corroded

o-s & n-s rear brake backing plates corroded

rear sub frame corroded

Fail 25 Mar 2022 97,964 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

both rear coil springs corroded

both rear shock absorbers corroded

front sub frame corroded

o-s & n-s rear brake backing plates corroded

rear sub frame corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2020 93,733 miles

abs light flickering during test

Fail 11 Nov 2020 93,733 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

abs light flickering during test

Pass 25 Apr 2019 85,268 miles

Central Front engine oil leak

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 24 Apr 2019 85,266 miles

Central Front Engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Front engine oil leak

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 79,772 miles

Central Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Exhaust Box Deteriorated

Pass 18 Apr 2017 75,102 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 69,886 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 58,836 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 48,131 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 43,021 miles

tempory repair on rear exhaust box

Pass 19 Dec 2011 37,128 miles

tail end exhaust box rusty

Pass 4 Jan 2011 31,633 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 25,194 miles

unable to check outersills fully due to sidepannels fitted

Pass 18 Dec 2008 19,505 miles

unable to check outersills fully due to sidepanels fitted

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 VAH is a 2006 Vauxhall Astravan in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VAH, 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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What year was AE55 VAH registered?

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

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