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AU04 XMJ

2004 Vauxhall Astravan

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

199,037 mi
Last recorded199,037 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Astravan107,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU04 XMJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2018 199,037 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2018 199,037 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2017 193,502 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2017 193,351 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 188,016 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

offside rear tyre worn on edges

Fail 12 Oct 2016 188,016 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

offside rear tyre worn on edges

Pass 9 Nov 2015 178,685 miles

offside front tyre worn edges

Fail 6 Nov 2015 178,661 miles

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

offside front tyre worn edges

Pass 12 Nov 2014 174,861 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 6 Nov 2013 171,943 miles

nearside rear handbrake low reading

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 12 May 2012 159,913 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 146,705 miles
Fail 14 May 2011 146,699 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2010 134,747 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 May 2009 119,857 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 7 May 2008 107,790 miles
Fail 3 May 2008 107,665 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 14 May 2007 87,813 miles
Fail 12 May 2007 87,812 miles

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

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

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

screen chipped

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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AU04 XMJ is a 2004 Vauxhall Astravan in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 2004 Vauxhall Astravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 107,334 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 AU04 XMJ, 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 22 years old, this Vauxhall Astravan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AU04 XMJ is a 2004 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 5 March 2004.

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