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AV55 CRU

2005 Vauxhall Astravan

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2016
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

220,898 mi
Last recorded220,898 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2015
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Astravan108,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 CRU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2015 220,898 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Fail 11 Nov 2015 220,897 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Exhaust silencer outer casing breaking up

Pass 4 Nov 2014 206,491 miles

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

rear exhaust box corroded and bracket broken

Fail 3 Nov 2014 206,491 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust box corroded and bracket broken

Pass 1 Nov 2013 190,013 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 30 Oct 2013 190,008 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside rear tyre

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 29 Oct 2012 171,724 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 171,724 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 148,025 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2011 148,025 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Nov 2010 123,076 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 123,074 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 97,633 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 97,633 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 73,591 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 CRU is a 2005 Vauxhall Astravan in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 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 CRU, 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 CRU is a 2005 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 17 October 2005.

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