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S509 ACP

1999 Vauxhall Astravan

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

94,509 mi
Last recorded94,509 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2017
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Astravan132,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS509 ACP
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2017 94,509 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2017 94,501 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 90,350 miles

Both rear sills corroded

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (3.5.1i)

Fail 14 Jan 2016 90,350 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Both rear sills corroded

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 87,977 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 16 Jan 2015 87,977 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 85,332 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 15 Jan 2014 85,332 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 79,749 miles

slight play in steering rack

Fail 16 Jan 2013 79,743 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 18 Jan 2012 73,365 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jan 2011 70,108 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2011 70,108 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 63,928 miles

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jan 2009 62,430 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 62,430 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2008 59,878 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

O/s/f washer 1 jet not working. O/s headlamp aim borderline low. Handbrake lever travel. Rear brake discs corroded.

Fail 16 Jan 2008 59,870 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

O/s/f washer 1 jet not working. O/s headlamp aim borderline low. Handbrake lever travel. Rear brake discs corroded.

Pass 13 Jan 2007 53,205 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 37,221 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2006 37,221 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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S509 ACP is a 1999 Vauxhall Astravan in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 S509 ACP, 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.

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S509 ACP is a 1999 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 3 February 1999.

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