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AU55 SXX

2005 Vauxhall Astravan

Red Diesel 1696cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

215,534 mi
Last recorded215,534 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Astravan108,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU55 SXX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,696cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2019 215,534 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2019 215,527 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 10 Feb 2018 194,005 miles

Both rear tyres badly worn on inside edges

Front Anti roll bar inner D bushes badly worn

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel has long travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 174,293 miles

both rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 25 Feb 2017 174,126 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking wheel cylinder (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder excessively weakened by corrosion (3.6.A.2b)

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder excessively weakened by corrosion (3.6.A.2b)

both rear brake pipes corroded

parking brake performance poor and only just passed

Pass 25 Feb 2016 148,435 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded axle metal pipe part of flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded axle metal pipe part of flexy (3.6.B.2c)

slight engine oil leak

Fail 25 Feb 2016 148,435 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded axle metal pipe part of flexy (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded axle metal pipe part of flexy (3.6.B.2c)

slight engine oil leak

Pass 28 Feb 2015 122,912 miles

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

Oil leak

nearside rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2014 99,463 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2014 99,456 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 76,538 miles

NSR coil spring fractured at base, still situated correctly.

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

Fail 27 Feb 2013 76,538 miles

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

NSR coil spring fractured at base, still situated correctly.

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 62,511 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 62,500 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2011 54,526 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 418,095 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 29,395 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 SXX is a 2005 Vauxhall Astravan in Red with a 1,696cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 AU55 SXX, 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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AU55 SXX is a 2005 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 15 September 2005.

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