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AG08 LPJ

2008 Vauxhall Astravan

White Diesel 1696cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

147,875 mi
Last recorded147,875 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2018
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Astravan112,980 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG08 LPJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,696cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2018 147,875 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2018 147,875 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2017 145,458 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

lower steering column bearing worn but not considered to be excessive at time of test

Fail 19 May 2017 145,404 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65x15 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

lower steering column bearing worn but not considered to be excessive at time of test

Pass 6 Jun 2016 143,737 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 135,114 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 127,265 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 127,265 miles

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 114,197 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

chips in windscreen

engine oil leak

front discs facings on inside are in a poor condition

hand brake cable rear gaiters split

rear brake hose metal ends corroded

Fail 15 Mar 2012 104,120 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

chips in windscreen

o/s handbrake cable end gaiter split

rear brake hose metal ends corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2012 104,120 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

chips in windscreen

o/s handbrake cable end gaiter split

rear brake hose metal ends corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2011 83,075 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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AG08 LPJ 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 66.7%.

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 AG08 LPJ, 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 AG08 LPJ registered?

AG08 LPJ is a 2008 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 18 March 2008.

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