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20 ELY

2005 Vauxhall Astravan

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

79,101 mi
Last recorded79,101 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Astravan108,093 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration20 ELY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 79,101 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2024 77,990 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 76,825 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 75,576 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 73,683 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2021 73,683 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 72,023 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 70,427 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 68,726 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 66,984 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 65,505 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 63,973 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 62,505 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 60,700 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 58,652 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 56,178 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 54,109 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 51,196 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 40,469 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs worn and rusty

front brake pads just off the sensors

Fail 19 Jun 2008 40,469 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake discs worn and rusty

front brake pads just off the sensors

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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20 ELY is a 2005 Vauxhall Astravan in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2005 Vauxhall Astravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 108,093 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 20 ELY, 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 21 years old, this Vauxhall Astravan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 20 ELY registered?

20 ELY is a 2005 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 29 June 2005.

Is 20 ELY safe to buy?

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