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EO51 MFJ

2001 Vauxhall Astravan

Blue Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

137,547 mi
Last recorded137,547 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2011
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astravan122,593 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO51 MFJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2011 137,547 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 2 Jun 2011 137,547 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 May 2010 125,748 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

cover missing from n/s mirror

n/s rear t7yure worn on edge & close to limit

smell of diesel(nothing seen)

wipers don't self park

Fail 28 May 2010 125,748 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

cover missing from n/s mirror

n/s rear t7yure worn on edge & close to limit

smell of diesel(nothing seen)

wipers don't self park

Pass 29 May 2009 114,659 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside wing mirror cover missing

Fail 29 May 2009 114,659 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside wing mirror cover missing

Pass 23 Apr 2008 99,768 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2008 99,589 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2007 91,583 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 76,923 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 70,850 miles

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

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)

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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EO51 MFJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Astravan in Blue with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 EO51 MFJ, 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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EO51 MFJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 22 October 2001.

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