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AU55 SFZ

2005 Vauxhall Astravan

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

176,472 mi
Last recorded176,472 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Astravan108,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU55 SFZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2019 176,472 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2019 176,472 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 May 2018 168,871 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both main (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 May 2017 161,184 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 151,910 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 142,325 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 134,901 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front tyres low tread

Pass 6 May 2014 134,901 miles

front tyres low tread

Pass 19 Mar 2013 118,817 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 118,817 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2012 106,984 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 106,984 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 94,428 miles

brake pedal anti slip rubber worn

Fail 17 Mar 2010 73,490 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

offside door mirror glass cracked

Pass 17 Mar 2010 73,490 miles

offside door mirror glass cracked

Pass 28 Jan 2009 60,923 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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AU55 SFZ 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 68.8%.

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 AU55 SFZ, 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 AU55 SFZ registered?

AU55 SFZ is a 2005 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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The MOT history for AU55 SFZ shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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