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AJ55 OVS

2005 Vauxhall Astravan

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

108,608 mi
Last recorded108,608 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Astravan108,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 OVS
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 108,608 miles

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 107,466 miles

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil front & rear shocks have slight weep of oil (5.3.2 (b))

rear heat shield loose

slight movement in front top suspension mounts

Fail 22 Nov 2024 107,466 miles

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

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil front & rear shocks have slight weep of oil (5.3.2 (b))

rear heat shield loose

slight movement in front top suspension mounts

Pass 20 Nov 2023 106,686 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 105,973 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2022 105,973 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded nearside rear front to rear x2 brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 104,121 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

rear subframe bushes

Fail 22 Nov 2021 104,121 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

rear subframe bushes

Pass 6 Nov 2020 101,064 miles

rear silencer has slight blow & outer skin corroded and loose

rear subframe/axle bushes perished

Fail 6 Nov 2020 101,064 miles

rear silencer has slight blow & outer skin corroded and loose

rear subframe/axle bushes perished

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 98,656 miles

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 12 Nov 2019 98,656 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2018 96,848 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 94,130 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front D bushes (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres worn very close to limits on inner edges

front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

o/s front brake pipe corroded

o/s front coil spring in very poor condition

rear silencer in poor condition

Pass 10 Nov 2016 90,946 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2016 90,946 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2015 85,781 miles

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

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

slight park brake travel

Fail 10 Nov 2015 85,781 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

slight park brake travel

Pass 5 Nov 2014 80,784 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 75,247 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 70,112 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2011 64,495 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 60,149 miles

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

all tyres on 3mm

all wipers little poor

rear brakes noisey

Pass 17 Nov 2009 50,350 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 37,177 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 37,175 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)

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 OVS is a 2005 Vauxhall Astravan in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 OVS, 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 OVS is a 2005 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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