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AK55 EHJ

2005 Vauxhall Astravan

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

245,299 mi
Last recorded245,299 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Astravan108,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 EHJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2025 245,299 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear Sills, Both Sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Sill Covers Fitted

Fail 1 Aug 2025 244,925 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link top boot (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory indirect vision device seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2024 235,815 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2024 235,812 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration emittions not tested (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Aug 2023 225,664 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

general age related corrosion throughout body and components

sill covers fitted not allowing inspection of outer sills

Fail 8 Aug 2023 225,664 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

general age related corrosion throughout body and components

sill covers fitted not allowing inspection of outer sills

Pass 9 Aug 2022 214,822 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

lower rear wheel arch corroded

rear inner sills corroded

sill covers fitted at time of test

Pass 25 May 2021 206,676 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185 60 R15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 May 2020 201,797 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2019 201,059 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 16 May 2019 201,059 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 25 May 2018 198,899 miles

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

exhaust rear section corroded

front brake discs pitted

nearside front brake pipe corroded

nearside rear tyre wearing close to the legal limit

offside front brake pipe corroded

offside rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 27 May 2017 195,454 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

slight corrosion underbody

Pass 11 Aug 2015 180,859 miles

exhaust back box poor condition

Fail 6 Aug 2015 180,858 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

exhaust back box poor condition

Pass 2 Aug 2014 172,805 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2013 163,669 miles

all brake pipes starting to show signs of corrosion

Fail 13 Aug 2013 163,669 miles

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

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

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

O/S/F tyre has nail in tread

all brake pipes starting to show signs of corrosion

Pass 7 Aug 2012 153,389 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 132,925 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre worn uneven

Fail 3 Aug 2011 132,925 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

offside rear tyre worn uneven

Pass 18 Aug 2010 111,646 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 83,829 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 59,539 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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AK55 EHJ is a 2005 Vauxhall Astravan in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 AK55 EHJ, 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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AK55 EHJ is a 2005 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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