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K3 HRL

1996 Vauxhall Astravan

Red Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,943 mi
Last recorded66,943 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2023
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Astravan127,990 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK3 HRL
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Fail 2 Mar 2023 66,943 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 65,754 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 65,118 miles

Front both sides mcpherson strut top mounts splitting

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

fuel stain on fuel tank but not leaking at time of test

Pass 4 Apr 2019 65,011 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2019 65,011 miles

Fuel hose leaking leak off pipe to injector. (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 64,855 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges.

Oil leak ()

diesel leak off pipes damp.

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 64,041 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges.

Nearside Rear tyre heavily worn on edges

Fail 29 Mar 2017 64,041 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges.

Nearside Rear tyre heavily worn on edges

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 63,963 miles

nearside front tyre worn on edges.

nearside rear tyre worn on edges.

oil leak.

Fail 24 Mar 2016 63,693 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

nearside front tyre worn on edges.

nearside rear tyre worn on edges.

oil leak.

Pass 25 Mar 2015 63,003 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)

Fail 25 Mar 2015 63,003 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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 2 Apr 2014 62,073 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)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Mar 2013 60,483 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing on edges

diesel leak off pipes damp

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 26 Mar 2012 59,714 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2011 58,600 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 57,141 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 57,141 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Mar 2009 55,734 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2008 54,594 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 54,595 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2007 52,874 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 52,874 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2006 50,830 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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K3 HRL is a 1996 Vauxhall Astravan in Red with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1996 Vauxhall Astravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.5% with a typical mileage of 127,990 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 K3 HRL, 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 30 years old, this Vauxhall Astravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K3 HRL registered?

K3 HRL is a 1996 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 25 April 1996.

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