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N130 UAV

1996 Vauxhall Astravan

Blue Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

166,176 mi
Last recorded166,176 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2011
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Astravan127,990 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN130 UAV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2011 166,176 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 166,176 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 150,227 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 150,227 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 132,712 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 132,712 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Feb 2007 123,973 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre wearing on inside edge

Fail 15 Feb 2007 123,973 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Nearside rear tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 14 Feb 2006 114,242 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2006 114,046 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear metle brake pipes corroding

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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N130 UAV is a 1996 Vauxhall Astravan in Blue with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N130 UAV, 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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N130 UAV is a 1996 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 27 February 1996.

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