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AY05 XOD

2005 Vauxhall Astravan

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

123,940 mi
Last recorded123,940 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Astravan108,093 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 123,940 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 118,051 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil McPherson Strut (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 112,481 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2023 112,481 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 104,086 miles

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

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

oil leak

Fail 28 Nov 2022 104,019 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

oil leak

Pass 24 Nov 2021 96,424 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 86,771 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 82,537 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Change soon (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 80,741 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 78,666 miles

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

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

One rear silencer rubber mount missing

Pass 14 Apr 2016 75,411 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2015 72,245 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

both rear tyres perishing

nearside frontt tyre worn low on outer edge

Fail 22 Apr 2014 68,548 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 68,548 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 65,002 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 65,002 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 60,845 miles

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

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 55,932 miles

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

front tyres wearing low - 3mm tread

Pass 21 Apr 2010 50,081 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Apr 2009 46,262 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 41,477 miles

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

both track rod end lock nuts loose, advise returning vehicle to have the tracking checked

Pass 23 Apr 2008 41,477 miles

both track rod end lock nuts loose, advise returning vehicle to have the tracking checked

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 XOD is a 2005 Vauxhall Astravan in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 AY05 XOD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AY05 XOD registered?

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

Is AY05 XOD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY05 XOD shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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