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AF08 HFJ

2008 Vauxhall Astravan

White Diesel 1696cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2020
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

137,758 mi
Last recorded137,758 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2019
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Astravan112,980 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 HFJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,696cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2019 137,758 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 131,580 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2017 125,065 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 121,740 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 121,740 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 117,200 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 117,200 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 111,093 miles

rear brake discs corroded

rear tyres uneven wear

Pass 28 Mar 2013 105,951 miles

corrosion and pitting to rear brake discs

nail in n/s rear tyre

noise from rear brakes during roller brake test (restricted view). recommend further investigation

uneven wear to rear tyres and out of shape

Pass 17 Apr 2012 102,860 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES OUT OF SHAPE

Pass 23 Mar 2012 101,891 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 75,114 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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AF08 HFJ is a 2008 Vauxhall Astravan in White with a 1,696cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 AF08 HFJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AF08 HFJ registered?

AF08 HFJ is a 2008 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 9 April 2008.

Is AF08 HFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF08 HFJ shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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