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AO05 DWL

2005 Vauxhall Movano

Grey Diesel 2463cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2026
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

94,402 mi
Last recorded94,402 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Movano109,882 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 DWL
MakeVauxhall
ModelMovano
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,463cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2025 94,402 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 93,137 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 89,987 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear crossmember near to spring mountings (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2023 89,952 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill & jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment Caliper parking brake lever seized (1.1.6 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear crossmember near to spring mountings (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 83,274 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 11 Feb 2022 83,262 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2021 76,300 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2021 76,300 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2019 76,280 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 76,254 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 76,254 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) lower steering UJ (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 75,754 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 75,754 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 75,224 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 74,795 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 19 Feb 2014 74,795 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 15 Feb 2013 74,579 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

bonnet safty catch seized

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2013 74,579 miles

bonnet safty catch seized

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2012 73,943 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 73,943 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Fail 7 Feb 2012 73,225 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2011 70,796 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 70,976 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 11 Feb 2010 68,062 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 174,865 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 May 2008 151,789 miles

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

engine noisy

fault showing on dash warning lights

Fail 2 May 2008 151,782 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

engine noisy

fault showing on dash warning lights

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Movano?

Based on 1,043,634 MOT tests across 89,639 vehicles.

68.5%
Pass Rate
7,309
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
89,639
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 50,018
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 24,610
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 19,839
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 19,684
parking brake recording little or no effort 19,478
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AO05 DWL is a 2005 Vauxhall Movano in Grey with a 2,463cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

Across all 2005 Vauxhall Movano models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 109,882 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 Movano fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 50,018 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AO05 DWL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Movano typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 21 years old, this Vauxhall Movano is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AO05 DWL registered?

AO05 DWL is a 2005 Vauxhall Movano, first registered on 13 April 2005.

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