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AU55 XME

2005 Vauxhall Astravan

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

177,203 mi
Last recorded177,203 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Astravan108,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU55 XME
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2020 177,203 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Jan 2020 177,203 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road crack (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 169,489 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Dec 2018 169,489 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2017 159,308 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 147,017 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edge tread 3mm

damage to near side of front screen not restricting driver view

Fail 15 Dec 2016 147,017 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

both rear tyres worn on inner edge tread 3mm

damage to near side of front screen not restricting driver view

near side rear coil spring rusting

Pass 4 Dec 2015 132,960 miles

both front tyres getting low 3mm

damage to front screen not obstructing drivers view

item on front screen removed for mot

Fail 4 Dec 2015 132,960 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

both front tyres getting low 3mm

damage to front screen not obstructing drivers view

item on front screen removed for mot

Pass 9 Dec 2014 121,195 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2014 121,195 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 109,320 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2012 93,299 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 74,147 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

small cut in tread off side rear tyre /small cracks in side wall

Fail 19 Nov 2010 55,158 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2010 55,158 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 37,109 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 29,010 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 XME is a 2005 Vauxhall Astravan in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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