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BC04 XCG

2004 Vauxhall Astravan

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

159,553 mi
Last recorded159,553 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2024
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Astravan107,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2024 159,553 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear and Both fronts (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2023 158,352 miles

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

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

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

both rear axle bushes worn

Fail 3 Jul 2023 158,352 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

both rear axle bushes worn

Pass 1 Dec 2020 156,845 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2020 156,830 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2019 150,324 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2018 140,236 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Front coil spring corroded nearside & offside (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases section deteriorated (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 18 May 2018 140,232 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Front coil spring corroded nearside & offside (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases section deteriorated (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 May 2017 133,761 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear tyre slight damage to sidewalls

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak ()

Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 127,463 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front & rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 Mar 2015 122,795 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 122,795 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 117,935 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 113,287 miles

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

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 108,750 miles

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

nearside rear exhaust system slight deteriorated

Fail 4 May 2011 103,626 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 May 2011 103,626 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 May 2010 95,696 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 May 2009 75,962 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 60,324 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre has uneven tread wear (175/70t14).

Pass 26 Jun 2007 48,616 miles

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

Offside 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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BC04 XCG is a 2004 Vauxhall Astravan in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 XCG, 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 XCG is a 2004 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 22 July 2004.

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