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BC04 UDB

2004 Vauxhall Astravan

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

181,447 mi
Last recorded181,447 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2024
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Astravan107,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC04 UDB
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2024 181,447 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2023 173,266 miles

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

Rear Lower Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2023 173,266 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 215,45,17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Rear Lower Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 159,741 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 156,208 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn rear axel bushes worn (offside rear worse) (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2021 156,207 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front (0.1 (d))

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn rear axel bushes worn (offside rear worse) (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 143,663 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2020 143,661 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears @ lsv (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit is 1.3 actual average is 2.99 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded lsv to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate has light damage

coolant level was really low,topped up

fuel tank very wet with diesel but no leak visible at time of test

Pass 13 Sep 2019 132,201 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

fuel tank and breather pipes damp

sill covers fitted cant inspect correctly

Fail 12 Sep 2019 132,200 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated unuseable in its current position/bent bracket (4.10 (b) (i))

fuel tank and breather pipes damp

sill covers fitted cant inspect correctly

Pass 13 Sep 2018 121,750 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2018 121,748 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2017 113,781 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2016 105,851 miles

coolant level low

front no. plate damaged

nearside mirror glass damaged

Pass 27 Jun 2015 100,257 miles

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

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

silencer deterioated

Pass 2 Jun 2014 92,383 miles

front indicators slightly white

Pass 25 Jul 2013 85,712 miles

wipers not parking everytime

Fail 25 Jul 2013 85,709 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 79,373 miles

front brake discs in poor condition

n/s cv boot leaking

Pass 10 May 2011 73,408 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 63,653 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 51,253 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 37,058 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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BC04 UDB is a 2004 Vauxhall Astravan in White 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 BC04 UDB, 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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BC04 UDB is a 2004 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 6 August 2004.

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