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AK05 KHW

2005 Vauxhall Astravan

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

172,813 mi
Last recorded172,813 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Astravan108,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 KHW
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2016 172,813 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2016 172,813 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 163,609 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 145,177 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 125,540 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 125,540 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 106,805 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 82,886 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 822,886 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 67,398 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 57,089 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 30 Mar 2009 56,910 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 43,302 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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AK05 KHW is a 2005 Vauxhall Astravan in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 AK05 KHW, 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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AK05 KHW is a 2005 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 1 April 2005.

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