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BD04 ARZ

2004 Vauxhall Astravan

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

103,075 mi
Last recorded103,075 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2014
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Astravan107,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD04 ARZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2014 103,075 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion to rear exhaust

wear to indicator stalk

Fail 5 Dec 2014 103,075 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion to rear exhaust

wear to indicator stalk

Pass 5 Dec 2013 97,401 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Fail 29 Nov 2013 97,386 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Engine malfunction lamp on

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 30 Nov 2012 91,681 miles

Eml on

Fail 26 Nov 2012 91,662 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

eml on

Pass 25 Nov 2011 85,784 miles

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

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

age cracking to rear tyres

eml on

front tyres worn on edges/low

sills covered

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 24 Nov 2011 85,737 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

age cracking to rear tyres

eml on

front tyres worn on edges/low

sills covered

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 24 Nov 2010 80,195 miles

Eml on

rear shockabsorbers knocking

Fail 24 Nov 2010 80,195 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Eml on

rear shockabsorbers knocking

Fail 25 Nov 2009 74,272 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

outer sills covered

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 25 Nov 2009 74,272 miles

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

outer sills covered

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 27 Nov 2008 66,876 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 55,569 miles

both front wiper blades wearing.

nail in nearside rear tyre tread pattern, plus low in air pressure.

stone chip on windsreen.

Fail 1 Apr 2008 55,569 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

both front wiper blades wearing.

nail in nearside rear tyre tread pattern, plus low in air pressure.

no oil showing on dip-stick. put two litres of oil in engine.

offside rear tyre bald inner tread pattern too inner sidewall.

offside rear wheel rim damage

stone chip on windsreen.

Pass 29 Mar 2007 34,571 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 34,571 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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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BD04 ARZ is a 2004 Vauxhall Astravan in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 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 BD04 ARZ, 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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BD04 ARZ is a 2004 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 29 April 2004.

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