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AF05 UZX

2005 Vauxhall Astravan

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

190,778 mi
Last recorded190,778 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Astravan108,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 UZX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2020 190,778 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Missing (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2020 190,670 miles

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested Light output to low, to see beam pattern (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cut to ply. on tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Missing (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 136,992 miles

Nearside Front Top shock mount

Offside Front Steering rack end slight play

Offside Rear Tyre out of shape

Fail 18 Jun 2019 136,992 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded From flexy to hub (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded From flexi to hub (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Top shock mount

Offside Front Steering rack end slight play

Offside Rear Tyre out of shape

Pass 30 Jun 2017 130,425 miles

Nearside Front inner wheel arch damaged

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play Rack end (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.00mm (4.1.E.1)

front wind screen chipped

rear number plate in poor order

Fail 27 Jun 2017 130,425 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play Rack end (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.00mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 121,769 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front lenses dull (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 114,503 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Fail 29 Jun 2015 114,503 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Fail 24 Jun 2014 111,137 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 111,137 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 106,412 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 106,378 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 100,611 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 100,312 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Jun 2011 93,780 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 88,212 miles

offside rear tyre worn on edge of tread

Pass 17 Mar 2009 71,037 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 52,774 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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AF05 UZX is a 2005 Vauxhall Astravan in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 AF05 UZX, 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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AF05 UZX is a 2005 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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