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AV54 RUW

2004 Vauxhall Astravan

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2021
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

209,398 mi
Last recorded209,398 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Astravan107,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV54 RUW
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2020 209,398 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides of vehicle. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

engine cover fitted, not allowing full inspection of items in engine bay.

plastic trims fitted to both outer sills.

Fail 2 Dec 2020 209,398 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides of vehicle. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

engine cover fitted, not allowing full inspection of items in engine bay.

plastic trims fitted to both outer sills.

Pass 16 Oct 2019 201,832 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2x (1.1.11 (c))

plastic trims fitted to both outer sills.

Fail 15 Oct 2019 201,790 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s/f. and n/s/f. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2x (1.1.11 (c))

plastic trims fitted to both outer sills.

Pass 17 Oct 2018 189,504 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides of vehicle. (1.1.11 (c))

engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection of items in engine bay.

plastic trims fitted to both outer sills.

wiper linkage worn.

Fail 17 Oct 2018 189,504 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn link rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides of vehicle. (1.1.11 (c))

engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection of items in engine bay.

plastic trims fitted to both outer sills.

wiper linkage worn.

Pass 2 Nov 2017 178,353 miles

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

n/s/f. driving light not working.

plastic trims fitted to both outer sills.

rear exhaust box starting to deteriorate.

Fail 30 Oct 2017 178,173 miles

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement axle bushes, both sides (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/f. driving light not working.

plastic trims fitted to both outer sills.

rear exhaust box starting to deteriorate.

wipers not fully tested.

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

Pass 4 Nov 2016 167,301 miles

both rear axle bushes starting to deteriorate.

plastic trims fitted to both outer sills.

Fail 4 Nov 2016 167,298 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

both rear axle bushes starting to deteriorate.

plastic trims fitted to both outer sills.

Pass 20 Oct 2015 152,828 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

plastic trims fitted to both outer sills.

rear exhaust box starting to deteriorate.

Fail 20 Oct 2015 152,822 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

plastic trims fitted to both outer sills.

rear exhaust box starting to deteriorate.

Pass 4 Nov 2014 140,781 miles

plastic trims fitted to both outer sills.

rear exhaust box deteriorated.

Fail 4 Nov 2014 140,781 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

plastic trims fitted to both outer sills.

rear exhaust box deteriorated.

Pass 8 Nov 2013 128,281 miles

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

exhaust rear box starting to deteriorate.

plastic trims fitted to both outer sills.

Fail 8 Nov 2013 128,281 miles

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

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

exhaust rear box starting to deteriorate.

plastic trims fitted to both outer sills.

Fail 1 Nov 2012 116,284 miles

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

exhaust rear box starting to deteriorate.

plastic trims fitted to both outer sills.

Pass 1 Nov 2012 116,284 miles

exhaust rear box starting to deteriorate.

plastic trims fitted to both outer sills.

Pass 4 Oct 2011 105,749 miles

plastic trims fitted to both outer sills.

Fail 29 Oct 2010 94,978 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake discs corroded / pitted on inner faces.

plastic trims fitted to both outer sills.

Pass 29 Oct 2010 94,978 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs corroded / pitted on inner faces.

plastic trims fitted to both outer sills.

Pass 31 Oct 2009 83,415 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2008 79,976 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 68,767 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 RUW is a 2004 Vauxhall Astravan in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 RUW, 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 RUW is a 2004 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 29 October 2004.

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