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AK05 XMD

2005 Vauxhall Astravan

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

196,009 mi
Last recorded196,009 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Astravan108,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2020 196,009 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 2 Oct 2020 196,009 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 182,356 miles

Handbrake travel high

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 178,142 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

OUTER CASING ON REAR EXHAUST BOX CORRODED.

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 5 Apr 2018 178,142 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating SIDELIGHT. (1.1.A.3b)

OUTER CASING ON REAR EXHAUST BOX CORRODED.

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 26 Mar 2018 178,140 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Front headlamp pattern only just visible in approved test equipment

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 175,006 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 160,112 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2014 155,199 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

centre brake light not working

Pass 28 Sep 2013 146,114 miles

can not check outer door sills trims fitted

heat cover rear exhaust box rusting away

nail in o/s/f tyre tread

Pass 21 Sep 2012 139,763 miles

battery loose in tray

can not check outer door sills trims fitted

Pass 28 Sep 2011 134,097 miles

can not check outer door sills trims fitted

Fail 27 Sep 2011 134,064 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

can not check outer door sills trims fitted

Pass 7 Sep 2010 129,463 miles

front and rear brakes slightly uneven

front brake pads wearing low

Fail 7 Sep 2010 129,640 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

front and rear brakes slightly uneven

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 2 Sep 2009 121,662 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 91,406 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 91,406 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 XMD is a 2005 Vauxhall Astravan in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XMD, 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 XMD is a 2005 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 15 April 2005.

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