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B9 DFB

2001 Vauxhall Astravan

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2022
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

133,550 mi
Last recorded133,550 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2021
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astravan122,593 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB9 DFB
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2021 133,550 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 130,021 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2019 125,587 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 121,345 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill and wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 119,094 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge 195/60-15

Pass 10 Oct 2016 115,009 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2015 114,032 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 21 Oct 2015 114,032 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 109,745 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2013 106,739 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 103,923 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2011 99,968 miles

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)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 94,950 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 85,078 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2008 74,485 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2007 64,246 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 59,584 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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B9 DFB is a 2001 Vauxhall Astravan in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

Across all 2001 Vauxhall Astravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 122,593 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 B9 DFB, 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 25 years old, this Vauxhall Astravan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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B9 DFB is a 2001 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 5 June 2001.

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