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B22 YAM

2004 Vauxhall Astravan

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

228,926 mi
Last recorded228,926 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Astravan107,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB22 YAM
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 228,926 miles

Central Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 227,833 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Sep 2024 227,833 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 227,328 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 223,910 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 216,492 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 208,682 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking around treads and also on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 199,645 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2019 199,645 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2016 190,564 miles

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

chips in windscreen

engine management lamp on

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 23 Apr 2015 181,327 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management lamp on.(engine not reaching maximum RPM for emissions test)

engine oil level slightly low

Fail 22 Apr 2015 181,315 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management lamp on.(engine not reaching maximum RPM for emissions test)

engine oil level slightly low

Pass 31 Mar 2014 166,512 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

both front tyres worn.(2-3mm)

Fail 17 Apr 2013 154,091 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Apr 2013 154,091 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Feb 2012 143,210 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2012 143,210 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 129,097 miles

Nearside Front 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)

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

brake fluid level low

front brake pads and discs worn

offside headlamp beam image poor

rear brake application slightly uneven

Pass 8 Mar 2010 115,126 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2010 115,126 miles

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 100,536 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 82,548 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 48,718 miles

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

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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B22 YAM is a 2004 Vauxhall Astravan in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 B22 YAM, 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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What year was B22 YAM registered?

B22 YAM is a 2004 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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