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AY05 XMZ

2005 Vauxhall Astravan

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

188,689 mi
Last recorded188,689 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Astravan108,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY05 XMZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2017 188,689 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 180,021 miles

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Oct 2015 176,091 miles

Centre stoplight is not working

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

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

Offside headlight deteriorated

eng light is on

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 29 Oct 2015 176,091 miles

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

Centre stoplight is not working

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

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

Offside headlight deteriorated

eng light is on

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 6 Nov 2014 172,584 miles

EML light is illuminated

Nearside front tyre is worn on the edge's

Nearside rear tyre is cracked between the tread

Offside front tyre is worn on the inner edge

Offside rear tyre is worn on the inner edge

Oil leak

Rear exhaust box outer skin is corroded

Fail 5 Nov 2014 172,584 miles

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

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

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

EML light is illuminated

Nearside front tyre is worn on the edge's

Nearside rear tyre is cracked between the tread

Offside front tyre is worn on the inner edge

Offside rear tyre is worn on the inner edge

Oil leak

Rear exhaust box outer skin is corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2013 160,190 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 18 Jun 2013 160,190 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 143,345 miles

Oil leak

front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 26 Mar 2012 143,345 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 28 Mar 2011 127,284 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 127,284 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 105,836 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 90,284 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 90,284 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 62,387 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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AY05 XMZ is a 2005 Vauxhall Astravan in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AY05 XMZ, 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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AY05 XMZ is a 2005 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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