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AU55 UFN

2005 Vauxhall Astravan

Blue Diesel 1696cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

168,795 mi
Last recorded168,795 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Astravan108,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU55 UFN
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,696cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2020 168,795 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 164,125 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2019 164,125 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low dip (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no patten (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jul 2018 159,406 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2018 159,406 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2017 154,975 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2017 154,975 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2016 150,099 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2015 145,795 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2014 141,333 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 141,333 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 137,701 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 133,030 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2011 110,515 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 110,515 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 85,847 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2010 85,847 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 64,269 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 64,269 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Sep 2008 41,155 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 UFN is a 2005 Vauxhall Astravan in Blue with a 1,696cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 UFN, 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 UFN registered?

AU55 UFN is a 2005 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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