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AX53 RZY

2004 Vauxhall Astravan

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

124,835 mi
Last recorded124,835 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Astravan107,334 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX53 RZY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 124,835 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both headlight lenses - Weak image. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Devoid of tread inner edge - Cuts in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear light lens has slight damage

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Devoid of tread inner edge - Cuts in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear exhaust box corroding

Fail 3 Feb 2026 124,721 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner on outer sill - Missing from corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both headlight lenses - Weak image. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Devoid of tread inner edge - Cuts in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear light lens has slight damage

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Devoid of tread inner edge - Cuts in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear exhaust box corroding

Pass 29 Jan 2025 123,240 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Feb 2024 121,373 miles

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

Nearside Rear light lens has slight damage

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear corroded (5.3.2 (b))

rear exhaust box corroding

Pass 9 Feb 2023 119,493 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both front (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres are close on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

mil lamp on

Pass 18 Feb 2022 117,570 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2022 117,542 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2021 115,335 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2020 112,917 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2020 112,915 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2019 110,249 miles

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

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

parking brake required effort of 16% only just met

Pass 23 Jan 2018 107,258 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded all above rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear tyre has side wall damage

Pass 11 Feb 2017 103,735 miles

Offside Hand brake effort low

Pass 15 Feb 2016 99,447 miles

Backbox deteriorated

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 19 Feb 2015 94,824 miles

all rear brake pipes coated in grease

Fail 12 Feb 2015 94,788 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

all rear brake pipes coated in grease

Pass 7 Feb 2014 91,812 miles

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

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 7 Feb 2014 91,812 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

offside rear tyre slightly out of shape

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 19 Feb 2013 88,585 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Front brake discs corroded on inner faces

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

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 19 Feb 2013 88,584 miles

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

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

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Front brake discs corroded on inner faces

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

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 6 Feb 2012 84,097 miles

Backbox deteriorated

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 80,642 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 75,702 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2009 69,308 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2009 69,308 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2008 59,813 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 44,852 miles

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

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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AX53 RZY is a 2004 Vauxhall Astravan in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 AX53 RZY, 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.

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AX53 RZY is a 2004 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 20 February 2004.

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