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AO05 EKK

2005 Vauxhall Astravan

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2023
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

156,343 mi
Last recorded156,343 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Astravan108,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 EKK
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2022 156,343 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens opaque (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 146,923 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit - bald on the edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

engine management light is illuminated pre 2008

rear exhaust heat shield is loose & rattling

Fail 3 Mar 2021 146,884 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit average reading 1.92 plate limit 1.30 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp with position lamp on stop light is not illuminating (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit - bald on the edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

rear exhaust heat shield is loose & rattling

Pass 4 Mar 2020 134,889 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 Mar 2020 134,889 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens (4.1.2 (c))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2019 127,113 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Fail 8 Feb 2019 127,113 miles

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 115,659 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2018 115,562 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour Unable to measure smoke as machine keeps blocking up. (7.4.B.4)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Mirror. (6.1.C.1)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 107,758 miles

Both headlamp pattern poor

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.3.3b)

One exhaust rear mounting missing. Exhaust secure.

Fail 25 Jan 2017 107,758 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Both headlamp pattern poor

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.3.3b)

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

One exhaust rear mounting missing. Exhaust secure.

Pass 25 Feb 2016 101,285 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 25 Feb 2016 101,285 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 93,062 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2015 93,062 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 81,638 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2014 81,638 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 74,770 miles

nearside front wiper blade split

Fail 25 Feb 2013 74,770 miles

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

nearside front wiper blade split

Pass 28 Nov 2012 73,756 miles

Nearside Outer Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

exshaust corroded at rear

Fail 27 Nov 2012 73,756 miles

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

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Outer Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

exshaust corroded at rear

Pass 21 Sep 2011 55,502 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2011 55,502 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 48,904 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 42,563 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 38,819 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s mirror glass cracked

Pass 30 Jul 2008 38,819 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s mirror glass cracked

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 EKK is a 2005 Vauxhall Astravan in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 EKK, 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 EKK is a 2005 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 14 April 2005.

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