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AV55 CTY

2005 Vauxhall Astravan

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

186,588 mi
Last recorded186,588 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Astravan108,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 23 Nov 2021 186,588 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

eml light on

Pass 16 Nov 2020 180,746 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 Nov 2020 180,746 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 174,591 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Oct 2019 174,581 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 171,889 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 169,365 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 165,232 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Fail 7 Nov 2016 165,232 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 10 Nov 2015 162,106 miles

rear silencer corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2014 157,247 miles

n/s f and n/s/r worn on inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn low

Fail 21 Nov 2014 157,247 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

nearside front and nearside rear tyres bald on inner edges

rear silencer rusty

Pass 22 Nov 2013 144,963 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2013 144,963 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 123,734 miles

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

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

both rear tyres bald on inner edges

front brake discs worn

Fail 10 Jun 2011 106,532 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 106,532 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 90,390 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 86,414 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 71,313 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 CTY is a 2005 Vauxhall Astravan in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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