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AE05 XVM

2005 Vauxhall Astravan

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,795 mi
Last recorded140,795 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Astravan108,093 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE05 XVM
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2021 140,795 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 135,333 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

engine oil leak

o/s/r sill damage by jack

Fail 10 Nov 2020 135,333 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low headlamp bulb in wrong (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

engine oil leak

o/s/r sill damage by jack

Pass 3 Dec 2019 130,745 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2019 130,745 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 124,564 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside windscreen has small chip less than 20mm in zone a

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2017 119,039 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s/f inner face is corroded (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front head lamp is just a little low but adjuster is not working

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak eng bay sump pan is corroded ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Dec 2017 119,039 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s/f inner face is corroded (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front head lamp is just a little low but adjuster is not working

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak eng bay sump pan is corroded ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

just pass emissions test has a split in vacuum pipe at pump

Pass 31 Dec 2016 111,552 miles

Front Oil leak sump pan corroded ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit very low on edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' sum little chip (8.3.1a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear exhaust box heavly deteriated

Fail 29 Dec 2016 111,551 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect len heavly deteriated (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front Oil leak sump pan corroded ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit very low on edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' sum little chip (8.3.1a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear exhaust box heavly deteriated

vacume pipe off on vacume pump pipe perish

Pass 22 Dec 2015 105,486 miles

OUTER COVER CORRODED

Pass 19 Dec 2014 100,131 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

rear silencer outer cover corroded, sill covers fitted both sides.

Pass 6 Jan 2014 95,507 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 76,456 miles

front and rear discs corroded

Fail 6 Oct 2012 76,456 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front and rear discs corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2011 51,903 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 51,240 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 May 2010 51,240 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 40,681 miles
Fail 9 May 2009 40,681 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 May 2008 31,269 miles

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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AE05 XVM is a 2005 Vauxhall Astravan in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 AE05 XVM, 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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AE05 XVM is a 2005 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 12 May 2005.

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