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AV55 KZG

2005 Vauxhall Astravan

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

157,331 mi
Last recorded157,331 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Astravan108,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2017 157,331 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 157,331 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2016 155,475 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 19 Sep 2016 155,475 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Nov 2015 152,956 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Nov 2015 152,956 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 237,657 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 224,542 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 224,542 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Fail 14 Sep 2012 203,727 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 203,727 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 187,222 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 159,828 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 159,828 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 135,419 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 135,419 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 104,822 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 104,822 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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 KZG is a 2005 Vauxhall Astravan in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 KZG, 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 KZG is a 2005 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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