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AM08 FSF

2008 Vauxhall Astravan

White Diesel 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2019
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

173,657 mi
Last recorded173,657 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2018
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Astravan112,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM08 FSF
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2018 173,657 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2017 163,464 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2015 146,348 miles

EML warning lamp on.

Engine oil leak?

wiper blades split and require replacement

Fail 14 Nov 2015 146,348 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords exposed (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

EML warning lamp on.

Engine oil leak?

wiper blades split and require replacement

Fail 14 Jun 2014 121,019 miles

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

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

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

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

aux belt in very poor condition

coolant level low when presented

engine management lamp on

oil dipstick damaged

oil leak

Pass 14 Jun 2014 121,019 miles

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

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

aux belt in very poor condition

coolant level low when presented

engine management lamp on

oil dipstick damaged

oil leak

Pass 10 Jun 2013 105,736 miles

Both front tyres worn to 2mm. Worn on inner and outer edges. Recommend replacement.

N/S rear tyre worn on inner edge. (Not full depth.) Borderline MOT pass. Recommend immediate replacement.

O/S rear caliper, handbrake lever not against stop.

Fail 8 Jun 2013 105,699 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Both front tyres worn to 2mm. Worn on inner and outer edges. Recommend replacement.

N/S rear tyre worn on inner edge. (Not full depth.) Borderline MOT pass. Recommend immediate replacement.

O/S rear caliper, handbrake lever not against stop.

Too clean to start smoke emissions test.

Too clean to start smoke emissions test.

Fail 9 Jun 2012 96,522 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

near side head lamp slightly loose

Pass 9 Jun 2012 96,522 miles

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

near side head lamp slightly loose

Pass 15 Jun 2011 85,018 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn

slight smear to front wiper blades

Fail 15 Jun 2011 85,018 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

front brake discs worn

slight smear to front wiper blades

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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AM08 FSF is a 2008 Vauxhall Astravan in White with a 1,298cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 AM08 FSF, 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 AM08 FSF registered?

AM08 FSF is a 2008 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 5 March 2008.

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