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AK05 AOU

2005 Vauxhall Astravan

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

211,153 mi
Last recorded211,153 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Astravan108,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 AOU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 211,153 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 210,533 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 208,937 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 206,415 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 204,855 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 201,984 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 200,867 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 198,781 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 195,932 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 27 May 2016 192,344 miles

corroded rear box

Pass 1 Jun 2015 195,466 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 174,863 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 170,085 miles

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jun 2012 166,256 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 160,630 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 151,796 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 139,494 miles

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 13 Mar 2008 125,618 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 125,618 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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AK05 AOU 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 94.7%.

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 AK05 AOU, 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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What year was AK05 AOU registered?

AK05 AOU is a 2005 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 18 March 2005.

Is AK05 AOU safe to buy?

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