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AK09 VAV

2009 Vauxhall Astravan

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

133,336 mi
Last recorded133,336 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Astravan107,839 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK09 VAV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 133,336 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2026 133,331 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2025 117,695 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2025 117,690 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 116,582 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2022 116,379 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2022 116,031 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective does not retract fully (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Dec 2020 112,523 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2020 112,523 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jun 2019 105,837 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2018 99,615 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 92,416 miles

Coolant level is below the minimum.

N/S/F tyre is perishing.

Wipers smear.

Pass 11 Feb 2016 87,073 miles

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

front brake discs corroded on inner faces

Fail 9 Feb 2016 87,073 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake discs corroded on inner faces

Pass 3 Feb 2015 81,699 miles

offside front tyre bald inner edge

Pass 7 Feb 2014 76,443 miles

slight bind to o/s/f brake

Fail 6 Feb 2014 76,443 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

slight bind to o/s/f brake

Pass 21 Mar 2013 58,779 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 44,237 miles

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

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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AK09 VAV is a 2009 Vauxhall Astravan in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 2009 Vauxhall Astravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 107,839 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 AK09 VAV, 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 17 years old, this Vauxhall Astravan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AK09 VAV registered?

AK09 VAV is a 2009 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 1 April 2009.

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