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EF51 NBG

2001 Vauxhall Astravan

Silver Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

133,472 mi
Last recorded133,472 miles
Recorded on19 May 2018
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astravan122,593 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF51 NBG
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 19 May 2018 133,472 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Headlamp insecure offside front mounting broken off loose (1.7.3)

Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. nearside rear (4.1.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid offside front not working (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside front next to subfame (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside rear by fuel tank and load valve (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside front next to subfame (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside rear by axle beam (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced nearside front reduced output recommend (1.7.5a)

Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view offside front door mirror glass (8.1.2a)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 113,060 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2016 113,060 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2015 110,364 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 108,159 miles

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

both wiper blades deteriorated - still clearing screen

Pass 18 Nov 2013 106,651 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 16 Nov 2013 106,651 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 8 Nov 2012 101,130 miles

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

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 101,130 miles

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

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2011 98,680 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Nov 2010 91,310 miles

Front discs corroded

Fail 29 Sep 2009 87,117 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Sep 2009 87,117 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jul 2008 75,886 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 65,901 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 55,820 miles

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

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

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

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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EF51 NBG is a 2001 Vauxhall Astravan in Silver with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 EF51 NBG, 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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EF51 NBG is a 2001 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 23 November 2001.

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