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AV05 FYJ

2005 Vauxhall Astravan

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

176,525 mi
Last recorded176,525 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Astravan108,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 FYJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 176,525 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 170,969 miles

Coil spring corroded all springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 163,303 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 19 Oct 2023 163,303 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 157,197 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2022 157,197 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2021 150,452 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 145,704 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 141,053 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2019 141,053 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 136,511 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 133,217 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 127,679 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 120,038 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 114,173 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 108,713 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 108,575 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 101,094 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 92,475 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 84,239 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 73,556 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 65,518 miles

nearside rear fog lamp showing white light, lens broken

Fail 30 Apr 2008 65,518 miles

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

nearside rear fog lamp showing white light, lens broken

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 FYJ is a 2005 Vauxhall Astravan in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 FYJ, 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 FYJ registered?

AV05 FYJ is a 2005 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 10 May 2005.

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