MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
231,831 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
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))
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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)
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)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nail in offside front tyre
nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge
rear tyre are worn on inner edges
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
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astravan?
Based on 679,643 MOT tests across 58,240 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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