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S486 UVG

1999 Vauxhall Astravan

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

180,191 mi
Last recorded180,191 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2013
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Astravan132,248 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS486 UVG
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2013 180,191 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 180,104 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 180,104 miles

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

diesel pump damp no signs of any leaks!

o/s/r brake seized!

Pass 31 Aug 2011 177,816 miles

O/S/R sill rusty

Pass 20 Aug 2010 174,562 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 174,562 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 167,935 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 162,713 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 154,141 miles

PLAY IN OFFSIDE STEERING RACK ARM. RECOMEND REPLACING NOW

Slight play in nearside steering rack arm

Fail 10 Aug 2007 154,141 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

PLAY IN OFFSIDE STEERING RACK ARM. RECOMEND REPLACING NOW

Slight play in nearside steering rack arm

Pass 7 Aug 2006 144,791 miles

Slight play in steering rack. Both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 8 Aug 2005 134,563 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2005 134,563 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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S486 UVG is a 1999 Vauxhall Astravan in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1999 Vauxhall Astravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.6% with a typical mileage of 132,248 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 S486 UVG, 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 27 years old, this Vauxhall Astravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S486 UVG registered?

S486 UVG is a 1999 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 19 January 1999.

Is S486 UVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S486 UVG shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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