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AM08 NGZ

2008 Vauxhall Astravan

White Diesel 1696cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

157,542 mi
Last recorded157,542 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2019
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Astravan112,980 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM08 NGZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,696cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2019 157,542 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 147,726 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear Outer Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)

Fail 6 Nov 2017 147,726 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Outer Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 146,761 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to caliper flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit badly worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Jan 2017 146,761 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to caliper flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit badly worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 137,690 miles

front wipers noisy

Fail 24 Mar 2016 137,690 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

front wipers noisy

Pass 24 Mar 2015 103,615 miles

auxillary drive belt worn

Fail 23 Mar 2015 103,615 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

auxillary drive belt worn

engine coolant empty

small oil leak at sump bung

Pass 26 Mar 2014 115,426 miles

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

auxalary drive belt worn

coolant low

engine warning light on

gear leaver stiff

head light access panel NSF rubbing on tyre and damaged

oil leak at sump bung

Pass 23 Mar 2013 101,885 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 86,604 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2011 70,874 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Mar 2011 70,874 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 NGZ is a 2008 Vauxhall Astravan in White with a 1,696cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 NGZ, 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 NGZ is a 2008 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 29 March 2008.

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