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AX54 FEF

2004 Vauxhall Astravan

Black Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

166,336 mi
Last recorded166,336 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Astravan107,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX54 FEF
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 166,336 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

n/s park brake a little slower to apply than o/s

side skirts fitted. corrosion starting both rear arch's but not yet sharp also corrosion starting both sills next to last repair patch's but not yet to excess

Pass 18 Nov 2024 159,133 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

corrosion starting both rear chassis

side skirts fitted

Fail 16 Nov 2024 159,081 miles

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill @ (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

both headlights starting to deteriorate

corrosion starting both rear chassis

side skirts fitted

Pass 27 Nov 2023 148,604 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

front lower gearbox mount starting to deteriorate

side skirts fitted

Fail 25 Nov 2023 148,577 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

both headlights starting to deteriorate

front lower gearbox mount starting to deteriorate

side skirts fitted

Pass 18 Nov 2022 137,381 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres bald on inner edges and must be close to cords so advise replacing for safety (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front lower gearbox mount deteriorated

side skirts fitted

Pass 19 Nov 2021 133,551 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

side skirts fitted

Pass 7 Nov 2020 123,883 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer box very rusty/tatty (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair + parking brake system (1.2.1 (c))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

outer sill panel covers fitted

Pass 5 Nov 2019 118,036 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides front siderods ()

outer sill covers fitted

Fail 2 Nov 2019 118,036 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides front siderods ()

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 24 Nov 2018 111,413 miles

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

sill covers fitted

Fail 17 Nov 2018 111,295 miles

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

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

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

sill covers fitted

Pass 21 Nov 2017 106,002 miles

sill covers fitted to vehicle

Fail 13 Nov 2017 105,924 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

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

sill covers fitted to vehicle

Pass 29 Nov 2016 103,305 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Outer sill covers fitted

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 26 Nov 2016 103,305 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Outer sill covers fitted

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 27 Nov 2015 98,746 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2014 91,264 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer box very tatty - not leaking

Pass 30 Nov 2013 87,213 miles

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

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

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

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

Outer sill covers fitted

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 Nov 2013 87,213 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Outer sill covers fitted

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 83,364 miles

sill covers fitted

Pass 26 Nov 2011 77,991 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2010 67,451 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 54,569 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 42,565 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2007 34,074 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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AX54 FEF is a 2004 Vauxhall Astravan in Black with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 AX54 FEF, 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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AX54 FEF is a 2004 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 30 November 2004.

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