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AU55 UKX

2005 Vauxhall Astravan

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

137,596 mi
Last recorded137,596 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Astravan108,093 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 28 Nov 2022 137,596 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 129,997 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play bottom joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen cracked n/s upper side (3.2 (a) (i))

sills both sides have covers on

Pass 6 Aug 2020 122,047 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 114,671 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2019 114,647 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 106,895 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2018 106,895 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 105,675 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 103,150 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 100,993 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)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2015 100,993 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 25 Jun 2014 91,661 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2014 91,661 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 80,230 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 80,230 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 76,823 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 60,345 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 47,341 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 47,341 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 37,467 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2009 37,455 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Pass 30 Aug 2008 25,459 miles

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

rear tyres worn on iner edge (1.6mm)

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 UKX is a 2005 Vauxhall Astravan in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 UKX, 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 UKX registered?

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

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