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AV55 CLJ

2005 Vauxhall Astravan

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

97,188 mi
Last recorded97,188 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Astravan108,093 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 CLJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2019 97,188 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2019 97,188 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2018 87,193 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2018 87,193 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2017 80,994 miles

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

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

Rear cross member heavily corroded

Fail 30 Nov 2017 80,993 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

Rear cross member heavily corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2016 74,968 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 28 Nov 2016 74,968 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2015 70,032 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2015 70,029 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2014 62,863 miles

Both front tyres perished

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

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 9 Dec 2013 54,755 miles

corrosion in places rear brake pipes

front discs rusty on inner edge

Pass 14 Dec 2012 50,993 miles

rear exhaust box cover skin slightly corroded

slight crack in n/s/r light lens assy

Fail 4 Dec 2012 50,993 miles

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

engine management light on

rear exhaust box cover skin slightly corroded

slight crack in n/s/r light lens assy

Pass 17 Aug 2010 47,880 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 44,220 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 44,220 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 41,141 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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AV55 CLJ is a 2005 Vauxhall Astravan in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 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 AV55 CLJ, 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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AV55 CLJ is a 2005 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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