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AX54 LRA

2005 Vauxhall Astravan

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

163,617 mi
Last recorded163,617 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Astravan108,093 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX54 LRA
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2016 163,617 miles

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

fuel pump sweating

under body corrosion

Fail 7 Mar 2016 163,615 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear near fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded over rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust system not adequately supported back box rubber missing (7.1.1)

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

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

fuel pump sweating

under body corrosion

Pass 6 Mar 2015 148,142 miles

off side rear brake pipe corroded

off side rear tyre has split in tred but not down to chordes

slight oil leak from engine

Fail 6 Mar 2015 148,141 miles

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

off side rear brake pipe corroded

off side rear tyre has split in tred but not down to chordes

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 4 Mar 2014 139,434 miles

Oil leak

bind on off side rear brake

exhaust heat shield insecure

poor image near side dip beam

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2013 131,578 miles

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

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

both front drop link rubbers split

exhaust corroded but not blowing

n/s/ mirror broken

Fail 19 Feb 2013 131,576 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

both front drop link rubbers split

exhaust corroded but not blowing

n/s/ mirror broken

Pass 6 Mar 2012 123,256 miles

near side mirror broken

Fail 6 Mar 2012 123,255 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

near side mirror broken

near side rear tyre cracking

Pass 31 Dec 2010 112,540 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 96,275 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2009 96,275 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 2 Jan 2009 73,039 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jan 2009 73,039 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2007 52,718 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 LRA is a 2005 Vauxhall Astravan in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AX54 LRA, 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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AX54 LRA is a 2005 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 13 January 2005.

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