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AS 3291

2005 Vauxhall Astravan

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

130,856 mi
Last recorded130,856 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Astravan108,093 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAS 3291
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 130,856 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 9 Jan 2026 130,856 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2024 126,629 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts and both rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 18 Dec 2024 126,629 miles

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

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

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts and both rears (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2024 124,591 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts and both rears (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 12 Jan 2024 124,564 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts and both rears (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2023 122,414 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 120,091 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 116,228 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 110,535 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 108,682 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 106,549 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 105,365 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 103,247 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 100,527 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 97,726 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 93,939 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 90,074 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 86,243 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 80,907 miles

Oil leak

full inspection of sills not possible, covered in mouldings.

Pass 9 Jul 2008 64,765 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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AS 3291 is a 2005 Vauxhall Astravan in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AS 3291, 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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What year was AS 3291 registered?

AS 3291 is a 2005 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 1 July 2005.

Is AS 3291 safe to buy?

The MOT history for AS 3291 shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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