CarVerify

Free Car Check

AV54 VYF

2004 Vauxhall Astravan

White Diesel 1686cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

232,691 mi
Last recorded232,691 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Astravan107,334 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Vauxhall
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 232,691 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2024 220,901 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2023 212,682 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

both suspension top mounts slightly stiff when vehicle raised

rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2022 208,995 miles

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

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

both suspension stop mounts slightly stiff when vehicle raised

coolant leak

rear wheel arches corroded

Fail 17 Oct 2022 208,761 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low adjuster not working (4.1.2 (a))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (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))

both suspension stop mounts slightly stiff when vehicle raised

coolant leak

rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2021 203,634 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2021 203,634 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 200,402 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arm bushes perishing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres worn inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 196,291 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65x14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

front subframe corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2018 192,369 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 inner treads (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Oct 2018 192,369 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 accross (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 inner treads (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 189,871 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded 3 pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 185,460 miles

front tyres on/near limit ,,, poor

park brake 17% ,,, n/s low

Fail 4 Oct 2016 185,458 miles

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

front tyres on/near limit ,,, poor

park brake 17% ,,, n/s low

Pass 27 Oct 2015 183,431 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 183,431 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 180,935 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

rear box rusted

Pass 11 Oct 2013 178,853 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust silencer outer casing badly corroded

rear exhhaust support bracket broken

Fail 11 Oct 2013 178,852 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust silencer outer casing badly corroded

rear exhhaust support bracket broken

Pass 4 Oct 2012 172,418 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 166,393 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake discs deteriorating

Pass 19 Oct 2010 157,990 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 139,009 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 109,942 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 109,942 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 93,465 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
Full Vauxhall Astravan reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AV54 VYF is a 2004 Vauxhall Astravan in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 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 AV54 VYF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AV54 VYF?

You can check the full history of AV54 VYF by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AV54 VYF registered?

AV54 VYF is a 2004 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 29 October 2004.

Is AV54 VYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV54 VYF shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AV54 VYF have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AV54 VYF. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.