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AJ55 JCO

2005 Vauxhall Astravan

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Astravan108,093 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 JCO
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2020

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear exhaust box corroded.

Fail 30 Dec 2020

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear exhaust box corroded.

Pass 6 Dec 2019 163,957 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2018 152,861 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2017 145,016 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box also outer cover rusted (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Nov 2017 145,016 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp side light and indicator wrong the wrong way round (1.2.1f)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box also outer cover rusted (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 130,661 miles

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

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

rear box outer skin deteriorated

stone chip within swept area not considered to be affecting the view of the road

Fail 30 Nov 2016 130,661 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb holder damaged. (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts rubbing on anti-roll bar (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb holder damaged (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

exhaust system heat shield insecure

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge. ply/cords almost showing.

oil low

rear box outer skin deteriorated

stone chip within swept area not considered to be affecting the view of the road

Pass 5 Dec 2015 121,347 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 108,307 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2013 97,099 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2013 97,099 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2012 81,813 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 71,207 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2011 71,207 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 60,135 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 47,607 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 24 Oct 2008 30,771 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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AJ55 JCO is a 2005 Vauxhall Astravan in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 AJ55 JCO, 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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AJ55 JCO is a 2005 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 28 October 2005.

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