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AK08 VOU

2008 Vauxhall Astravan

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2022
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

231,831 mi
Last recorded231,831 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Astravan112,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK08 VOU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2021 231,831 miles

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

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front 2 n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear 2 n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both front 2 (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2021 231,831 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front 2 n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear 2 n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both front 2 (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 203,571 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Fractured near rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 202,831 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2018 202,831 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 195,494 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 171,112 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Jun 2016 171,110 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 141,966 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 141,966 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2014 118,248 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 98,583 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2013 98,583 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 81,282 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

rear tyre are worn on inner edges

Fail 2 Jul 2012 81,282 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

rear tyre are worn on inner edges

Pass 18 Jun 2011 54,299 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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AK08 VOU is a 2008 Vauxhall Astravan in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AK08 VOU, 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 AK08 VOU registered?

AK08 VOU is a 2008 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is AK08 VOU safe to buy?

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