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GIG 9178

2001 Vauxhall Astravan

Silver Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,220 mi
Last recorded119,220 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2012
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astravan122,593 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGIG 9178
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2012 119,220 miles

air bag light on

cut in nearside front tyre tread, however not yet exposing cords

cuts in nearside rear tyre tread

Fail 23 Oct 2012 119,220 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

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

oil leak from engine

Pass 25 Oct 2011 108,538 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 108,502 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

air bag light on

Pass 19 Oct 2010 96,319 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 96,319 miles

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

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

front to rear brake pipes and all rear brake pipes have been replaced however untidly manufactured

squeak noise from o/s front bearing no play or roughness detected

Pass 27 May 2010 89,568 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 24 May 2010 89,568 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 21 May 2009 84,892 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 184,901 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Feb 2007 176,745 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 170,226 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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GIG 9178 is a 2001 Vauxhall Astravan in Silver with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GIG 9178, 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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GIG 9178 is a 2001 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 20 March 2001.

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