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AO05 EWA

2005 Vauxhall Astravan

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,214 mi
Last recorded103,214 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Astravan108,093 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2018 103,214 miles

Engine management light illuminated

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 98,243 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 94,394 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 89,406 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 May 2014 89,406 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Apr 2013 87,044 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 87,042 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 68,918 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Mar 2011 59,763 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 59,763 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 48,396 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 24 Mar 2010 48,396 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Apr 2009 37,857 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 37,857 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 29,904 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 EWA is a 2005 Vauxhall Astravan in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 AO05 EWA, 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 EWA is a 2005 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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