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AM08 GDZ

2008 Vauxhall Astravan

White Diesel 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2024
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

142,138 mi
Last recorded142,138 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Astravan112,980 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2023 142,138 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2022 127,050 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 113,657 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 109,917 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2018 109,776 miles

Fuel system component leaking Filter housing area (7.2.3)

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2017 109,690 miles

front brake discs worn and corroded

o/s/r tyre worn and perished

springs corroded

Pass 18 May 2016 97,266 miles

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

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

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

minor o/s/r brake bind

Pass 21 Apr 2015 80,646 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 79,101 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front tyres worn inner edge

Fail 8 May 2014 79,100 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front tyres worn inner edge

Pass 13 May 2013 75,178 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 67,839 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 53,955 miles

both rear brake discs worn

front brake disc very worn

Fail 19 May 2011 53,955 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

both rear brake discs worn

front brake disc very worn

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 GDZ is a 2008 Vauxhall Astravan in White with a 1,298cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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