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B3 AAO

2005 Vauxhall Astravan

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

197,909 mi
Last recorded197,909 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Astravan108,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB3 AAO
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 197,909 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2025 197,909 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 196,709 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 194,001 miles

o/s/f mirror damage ,engine oil leak ,corrosion in rear brake pipes

Fail 7 Nov 2023 193,998 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

o/s/f mirror damage ,engine oil leak ,corrosion in rear brake pipes

Pass 3 Nov 2022 189,881 miles

Front bumper damaged,n/s/r wheel arch corroding.

N/s/f and o/s/f top strut mounts noisy, lock to lock.

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Central mounting point/captive nut corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Central mounting point/captive nut corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear axle bush's deteriorating.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Windscreen cracked across n/s of screen ,just entering swept area. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 185,569 miles

Osf bumper damaged

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface Lens cracked. (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2021 185,569 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Both headlamps loose,osf bumper damaged,coolant level low.

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface Lens cracked. (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 181,222 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface Light lens damaged. (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Mirror cover missing.

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2020 181,219 miles

Exhaust system insecure Rear support bracket broken. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Headlight lens deteriorated. (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Headlight lens deteriorated. (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported N/s front to rear. (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside 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 Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface Light lens damaged. (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Mirror cover missing.

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure.

Pass 16 Apr 2019 177,296 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 175,304 miles

n/s/f strut leaking n/s/r tyre getting low on inner edge ,corrosion in rear silencer

Fail 11 Apr 2018 175,304 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

n/s/f strut leaking n/s/r tyre getting low on inner edge ,corrosion in rear silencer

Pass 10 Apr 2017 171,785 miles

corrosion in both rear outer sills and both front sub frame mounts.

offside rear tyre wearing low on the inner edge.

rear brake pipes corroded.

rear exhaust corroded.

sill covers fitted at time of test.

Fail 10 Apr 2017 171,785 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

corrosion in both rear outer sills and both front sub frame mounts.

offside rear tyre wearing low on the inner edge.

rear brake pipes corroded.

rear exhaust corroded.

sill covers fitted at time of test.

Pass 11 Apr 2016 167,403 miles

water in o/s/f headlight /corrosion in rear brake pipes

Pass 10 Apr 2015 161,298 miles

corrosion in rear brake pipes ,water in o/s/f head light front tyres low outer edge

Fail 9 Apr 2015 161,298 miles

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

corrosion in rear brake pipes ,water in o/s/f head light front tyres low outer edge

Pass 3 Apr 2014 154,569 miles

wipers smearing ,corrosion in rear silencer ,nail in o/s/r tyre ,n/s/f wheel damaged ,water in o/s/f headlight

Fail 3 Apr 2014 154,569 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

wipers smearing ,corrosion in rear silencer ,nail in o/s/r tyre ,n/s/f wheel damaged ,water in o/s/f headlight

Pass 7 Mar 2013 143,382 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 143,382 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)

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

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

o/s/f mirror damaged

Pass 13 Aug 2012 138,821 miles

rear tyres low o/s/f mirror insecure

Pass 5 Aug 2011 128,088 miles

rear tyres low

Pass 28 Jun 2010 116,477 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 116,477 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 104,310 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 73,172 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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B3 AAO is a 2005 Vauxhall Astravan in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 B3 AAO, 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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B3 AAO is a 2005 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 6 July 2005.

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