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AG58 DFN

2008 Vauxhall Astravan

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2024
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

246,908 mi
Last recorded246,908 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Astravan112,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG58 DFN
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2023 246,908 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2022 234,789 miles

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

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

front fog light not working and switch not working

sills slightly damaged and starting to corrode

Fail 4 Nov 2022 234,788 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

front fog light not working and switch not working

sills slightly damaged and starting to corrode

Pass 3 Nov 2021 229,356 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2021 229,356 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Headlamp aim too low BOTH SIDES (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated and starting to perish (5.2.3 (l))

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

nearside hand brake effort slightly low but still reaching efficiency

Pass 27 Oct 2020 233,786 miles

both side sills starting to show signs of corrosion

Fail 22 Oct 2020 233,784 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

both side sills starting to show signs of corrosion

Pass 12 Sep 2019 211,896 miles

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

front fog lights not working faulty switch

Fail 11 Sep 2019 211,896 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

front fog lights not working faulty switch

bonnet safety catch stiff

Pass 15 Aug 2018 203,787 miles

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn offside and nearside rear axle mounts starting to perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front tyres wearing close to limit

Pass 14 Aug 2017 196,112 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2017 196,103 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 185,080 miles

Nearside mirror cover missing

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

park brake button loose

Fail 2 Sep 2016 185,080 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Nearside mirror cover missing

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

park brake button loose

Pass 14 Jul 2015 160,132 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

damage to vehicle body

front brake discs pitted

n/s/f tyre getting close to wear bars

o/s/f tyre perished

Fail 9 Jul 2015 160,114 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

damage to vehicle body

front brake discs pitted

n/s/f tyre getting close to wear bars

o/s/f tyre perished

Pass 30 Jun 2014 139,003 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 127,145 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2012 127,102 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 112,351 miles

Nearside Rear 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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AG58 DFN is a 2008 Vauxhall Astravan in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AG58 DFN, 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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AG58 DFN is a 2008 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 27 October 2008.

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