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AO55 EFM

2005 Vauxhall Astravan

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2021
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

145,089 mi
Last recorded145,089 miles
Recorded on15 May 2020
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Astravan108,093 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 EFM
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 May 2020 145,089 miles

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

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

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

Rear exhaust heat shield is insecure

Sump is corroded

Fail 11 May 2020 145,082 miles

Exhaust system insecure Exhaust backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear exhaust heat shield is insecure

Sump is corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2018 129,230 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Oct 2018 129,219 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2016 122,825 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear box exhaust detrated

engine management light on

Fail 12 Aug 2016 122,825 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front wiper not able to stop in parked postion

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front wiper not able to stop in parked postion

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

Rear box exhaust detrated

engine management light on

Pass 9 Nov 2013 113,615 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2013 113,612 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 100,357 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2012 100,353 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Gearbox mounting defective

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

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

oil level low

Fail 30 Sep 2011 78,384 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside rear tyre at 3mm

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 30 Sep 2011 78,384 miles

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

offside rear tyre at 3mm

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 8 Oct 2010 61,851 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2010 61,851 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 45,994 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 41,392 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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AO55 EFM is a 2005 Vauxhall Astravan in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 AO55 EFM, 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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AO55 EFM is a 2005 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 2 November 2005.

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