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AJ55 WHL

2005 Vauxhall Astravan

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

174,661 mi
Last recorded174,661 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Astravan108,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2024 174,661 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Outer wheel arch

Fail 5 Sep 2024 174,661 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Outer wheel arch

Pass 5 Sep 2023 169,026 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs corroded inner faces, also structure of discs is corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Gearbox mounting defective split ()

Front Oil leak, but not excessive also oil on min (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view minor stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced dented in bodywork and damage to osr arch (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2023 169,026 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs corroded inner faces, also structure of discs is corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Gearbox mounting defective split ()

Front Oil leak, but not excessive also oil on min (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view minor stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced dented in bodywork and damage to osr arch (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 163,000 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view multiple minor stone chips in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2022 163,000 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken lower coil snapped (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view multiple minor stone chips in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both rear shock absorbers weak and casings quite corroded on ram and top mount attachments (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 151,778 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2021 151,774 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 142,551 miles

Front Position lamp incorrect colour n/s & o/s (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Sep 2020 142,546 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Position lamp incorrect colour n/s & o/s (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 130,081 miles

Offside Outer Body damaged

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

Outer Sill covers fitted

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Both tyres wearing on edge

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 116,150 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material leading to nearside and offside rear flexi hose front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake pads also worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front head light deteriorated image becoming weak

Offside Outer body damaged near seat belt mounting point

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

Pass 24 May 2017 113,217 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both fronts (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

wiper slightly smearing

Pass 16 Jun 2016 104,177 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 11 Jun 2016 104,108 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 16 Jun 2015 95,416 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 90,204 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 87,076 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 84,526 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2011 81,796 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 78,141 miles

Offside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 68,294 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 WHL is a 2005 Vauxhall Astravan in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 WHL, 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 WHL is a 2005 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 12 December 2005.

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