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OKZ 6518

1998 Vauxhall Astravan

Blue Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

229,382 mi
Last recorded229,382 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2010
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Astravan118,537 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOKZ 6518
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2010 229,382 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

all brake pipes coated in grease.

sill covers fitted

Fail 1 Oct 2010 229,341 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

all brake pipes coated in grease.

sill covers fitted

Pass 4 Sep 2008 132,871 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 132,856 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 May 2007 210,396 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2006 203,007 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

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

Fail 1 Jun 2006 202,864 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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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OKZ 6518 is a 1998 Vauxhall Astravan in Blue with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1998 Vauxhall Astravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.3% with a typical mileage of 118,537 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 OKZ 6518, 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 28 years old, this Vauxhall Astravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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OKZ 6518 is a 1998 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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