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AY05 XSA

2005 Vauxhall Astravan

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Astravan108,093 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2016

Coolant level light on

Electrical fault light on

Engine management light on

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Windscreen has a crack but does not effect the drivers view of the road

Fail 9 Dec 2016

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Coolant level light on

Electrical fault light on

Engine management light on

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Windscreen has a crack but does not effect the drivers view of the road

Pass 10 Dec 2015 128,842 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Windscreen has a crack but does not effect the drivers view of the road

Fail 10 Dec 2015 128,842 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Windscreen has a crack but does not effect the drivers view of the road

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Dec 2014

Windscreen cracked but does not effect the drivers veiw of the road

Fail 1 Dec 2014

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

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

Both front tyres worn heavily on inner edges

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

Windscreen cracked but does not effect the drivers veiw of the road

Pass 3 Dec 2013 101,962 miles

coolant header tank was empty

rear exhaust silencer box outer skin very rusty

Fail 3 Dec 2013 101,962 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

coolant header tank was empty

rear nearside tyre sidewall cracked possably close to cords

Pass 7 Dec 2012 91,883 miles

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

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

exhaust silencer rusty

front brakes 18% imbalance

rear offside tyre small cut in sidewall

Fail 6 Dec 2012 91,876 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

exhaust silencer rusty

front brakes 18% imbalance

rear offside tyre small cut in sidewall

Pass 6 Dec 2011 76,907 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 73,106 miles

Both sides front brake discs corroded at edges

Fail 9 Jun 2011 73,102 miles

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

Both sides front brake discs corroded at edges

Pass 5 Jun 2010 65,593 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 61,009 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 22 Jun 2009 61,009 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 17 May 2008 60,940 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 XSA is a 2005 Vauxhall Astravan in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 XSA, 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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What year was AY05 XSA registered?

AY05 XSA is a 2005 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 9 May 2005.

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