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AV54 FHY

2004 Vauxhall Astravan

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

224,476 mi
Last recorded224,476 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2017
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Astravan107,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV54 FHY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 16 Jan 2017 224,476 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both lens req/buffing up (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexy hose under chassis (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexy hose under chassis to max limit plese keep checked (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint on rock test please keep checked (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly please keep checked (2.5.B.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases hole/corroded back box please keep checked (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 222,715 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces worn thin to max limit advise renew (3.5.1i)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexy hose then under chassis (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexy hose then under chassis to max limit please keep checked (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Jan 2016 222,705 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb holder not sitting in lamp flat (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both blades badly split (8.2.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces worn thin to max limit advise renew (3.5.1i)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexy hose then under chassis (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexy hose then under chassis to max limit please keep checked (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 214,370 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2014 202,725 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jan 2014 202,725 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Jan 2013 171,937 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2013 171,937 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Coolant leak

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2012 136,985 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2012 136,985 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 105,965 miles

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

front brake discs thin

Pass 16 Dec 2009 79,386 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 66,393 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 48,917 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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AV54 FHY is a 2004 Vauxhall Astravan in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2004 Vauxhall Astravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 107,334 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 AV54 FHY, 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 22 years old, this Vauxhall Astravan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AV54 FHY is a 2004 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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