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AO05 DLK

2005 Vauxhall Astravan

Black Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

176,683 mi
Last recorded176,683 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Astravan108,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 DLK
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2021 176,683 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 146,449 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2019 146,434 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2017 141,870 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 29 Sep 2017 141,870 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect BOTH (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back box missing (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on Sticks half way on screen (8.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 124,529 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Aug 2016 124,504 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded ends of both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge worn thru (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault AIRBAG (5.4.2)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort both sides (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge smooth (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

eml on dash

Pass 20 Aug 2015 167,419 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 167,419 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2014 90,788 miles

front and rear brake pipes corroding

nearside mirror damaged

rear tyres worn close to limit and perished

Pass 11 May 2013 73,716 miles

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

coil spings corroded

exhaust rear box badly corroded

front wiper slightly smearing

Pass 23 May 2012 69,245 miles

unable to check sills due to side skirts rear silencer outter skin in poor condition

Fail 23 May 2012 69,245 miles

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

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

unable to check sills due to side skirts rear silencer outter skin in poor condition

Pass 17 May 2011 62,816 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

unable to inspect outer sills due to sill covers fitted

Pass 14 May 2010 55,883 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 14 May 2010 55,883 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 May 2009 46,674 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 46,385 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2008 34,860 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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AO05 DLK is a 2005 Vauxhall Astravan in Black with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 AO05 DLK, 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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AO05 DLK is a 2005 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 15 March 2005.

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