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N110 DBU

1996 Vauxhall Astravan

Red Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

138,787 mi
Last recorded138,787 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2012
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Astravan127,990 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN110 DBU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 18 Jan 2012 138,787 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

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

near side mirror inseceure

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

both rear outer & inner wheel arches excessivley corroded

clutch drags

engine oil level low

front & rear number plates incorrect format

off side rear tyre excessivley deteriorated-dangerous

rear floor pan excessivley corroded

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jan 2011 134,356 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

both rear wheel arches corroded

front & rear number plates incorrect format

oil leak leaking on exhaust- dangerous

Fail 13 Jan 2011 134,356 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

both rear wheel arches corroded

front & rear number plates incorrect format

oil leak leaking on exhaust- dangerous

Pass 25 Jan 2010 129,085 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 129,085 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jan 2009 123,125 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2009 123,086 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 115,411 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2007 111,064 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2007 111,064 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2006 106,811 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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N110 DBU is a 1996 Vauxhall Astravan in Red with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 N110 DBU, 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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N110 DBU is a 1996 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 28 June 1996.

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