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AO05 EWL

2005 Vauxhall Astravan

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

114,008 mi
Last recorded114,008 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Astravan108,093 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2017 114,008 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2016 102,040 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 86,051 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Jan 2015 86,051 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s rear tyre perrised

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2014 79,406 miles

Rear box corroded

Fail 12 Mar 2014 79,400 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear box corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2013 71,319 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 71,319 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 3 Apr 2012 63,199 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 63,199 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 53,801 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 53,801 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 7 Apr 2010 42,339 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 42,339 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 29,132 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 22,290 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 EWL is a 2005 Vauxhall Astravan in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 EWL, 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 EWL is a 2005 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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