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AV05 EXA

2005 Vauxhall Astravan

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

247,910 mi
Last recorded247,910 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Astravan108,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 EXA
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2023 247,910 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Jan 2022 229,127 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2022 229,125 miles

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 227,190 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 219,484 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))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 213,459 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2017 208,353 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 202,864 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 196,050 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 188,898 miles

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

engine light on

rear exhaust in poor condition

Fail 3 Sep 2014 188,898 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

engine light on

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 20 Apr 2013 178,905 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 171,053 miles

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

chips in screen

rear exhaust corroded

rear tyres cracking and worn out of shape

Fail 23 Apr 2012 171,053 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

chips in screen

rear exhaust corroded

rear tyres cracking and worn out of shape

Pass 1 Mar 2011 159,828 miles

both rear tyres tyres wearing slightly out of shape

chips in screen

front brake discs poor condition

Pass 18 Feb 2010 148,223 miles

osr tyre slightly out of shape on inner edge

Fail 16 Feb 2010 148,218 miles

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

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

osr tyre slightly out of shape on inner edge

Fail 5 Mar 2009 139,771 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 139,771 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 104,459 miles

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)

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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AV05 EXA is a 2005 Vauxhall Astravan in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AV05 EXA, 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 AV05 EXA registered?

AV05 EXA is a 2005 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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