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AM08 FUD

2008 Vauxhall Astravan

White Diesel 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

150,396 mi
Last recorded150,396 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2017
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Astravan112,980 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2017 150,396 miles

Engine management light on dash

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs lipped (3.5.1i)

Fail 13 Oct 2017 150,396 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine management light on dash

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs lipped (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 124,768 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

Nail in offside rear tyre and worn on inner edge

Oil leak

Fail 22 Mar 2016 124,761 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Both front tyres worn on edges

Nail in offside rear tyre and worn on inner edge

Oil leak

Pass 21 Mar 2015 121,337 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 112,602 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 94,664 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 13 Mar 2013 94,664 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 71,440 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 28 Mar 2012 71,435 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 49,330 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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AM08 FUD is a 2008 Vauxhall Astravan in White with a 1,298cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FUD, 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 FUD registered?

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

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