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AP05 LCY

2005 Vauxhall Astravan

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

154,914 mi
Last recorded154,914 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Astravan108,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP05 LCY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 6 Jul 2019 154,914 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Boot lid slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Light cluster lose

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 146,008 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front wiper parking mechanism is faulty and requires attention

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

coolant level very low

exhaust supporting rubbers are splitting nearside rear missing

Fail 29 Jun 2018 146,008 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front wiper parking mechanism is faulty and requires attention

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

coolant level very low

exhaust supporting rubbers are splitting nearside rear missing

Pass 30 Jun 2017 136,952 miles

Engine coolant level is low

Engine management light is on

Engine oil level is on minimum

Front wiper parking mechanism faulty

Nearside front tyre is bald on the inner edge and close to exposing the cords

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

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

Offside front tyre is bald on the inner edge and close to exposing the cords

Rear exhaust silencer rubber is missing

Fail 26 Jun 2017 136,782 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Engine coolant level is low

Engine management light is on

Engine oil level is on minimum

Front wiper parking mechanism faulty

Nearside front tyre is bald on the inner edge and close to exposing the cords

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

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

Offside front tyre is bald on the inner edge and close to exposing the cords

Rear exhaust silencer rubber is missing

Pass 17 Jun 2016 126,439 miles

Engine management light is on

Front wiper parking system is faulty

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside and nearside headlamp glass/covers are deteriorating

Fail 13 Jun 2016 126,264 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded 2 x front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Engine management light is on

Front wiper parking system is faulty

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside and nearside headlamp glass/covers are deteriorating

Pass 22 Jun 2015 117,026 miles

Both the dip beam patterns are only just visable

Engine management light is on

Rear exhaust heat shield is insecure and laying on top of exhaust

Rear exhaust silencer is deteriorating and support bracket has corroded off

The windscreen wiper parking system is faulty

Fail 12 Jun 2015 116,957 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Both the dip beam patterns are only just visable

Engine management light is on

Rear exhaust heat shield is insecure and laying on top of exhaust

Rear exhaust silencer is deteriorating and support bracket has corroded off

The windscreen wiper parking system is faulty

Pass 30 Jun 2014 107,775 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside front tyre is bald on the inner edge and close to exposing the cords

Offside front tyre is bald on the inner edge

Wiper parking operation is faulty

Fail 30 Jun 2014 107,775 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside front tyre is bald on the inner edge and close to exposing the cords

Offside front tyre is bald on the inner edge

Wiper parking operation is faulty

Pass 27 Jun 2013 96,661 miles

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

Wiper motor parking mechanism is faulty

Pass 5 Jul 2012 81,260 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 81,257 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 25 Oct 2011 72,488 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2011 72,488 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 55,623 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 53,729 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 51,432 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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AP05 LCY is a 2005 Vauxhall Astravan in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 AP05 LCY, 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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AP05 LCY is a 2005 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 9 August 2005.

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