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BD04 ULW

2004 Vauxhall Astravan

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

155,654 mi
Last recorded155,654 miles
Recorded on31 May 2016
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Astravan107,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 May 2016 155,654 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 25 May 2016 155,646 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 149,209 miles

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 15 Jun 2015 149,207 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

rear exhaust box support rubber missing but system is still secure

Pass 18 Jun 2014 141,765 miles

Brake pipes coated in grease

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 13 Jun 2014 141,761 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipes coated in grease

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 27 Jun 2013 133,119 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 124,052 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 124,052 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Fail 6 Jun 2011 107,867 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 107,867 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 92,098 miles

n/s/f tyre approaching legal limit on tread

n/s/r tyre approaching legal limit on tread

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

rear of van lined out with timber

sill covers fitted

Fail 14 Jun 2010 92,095 miles

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

brake pads (front) look very low - advise strip and check

n/s/f tyre approaching legal limit on tread

n/s/r tyre approaching legal limit on tread

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

rear of van lined out with timber

sill covers fitted

Fail 10 Jun 2009 75,245 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

exaust back box corroded

o/s n/s headlight brackets repaired with glue

rear of van lined out

signs of accident to front end ie h/lamp brackets repaired - f/penel distorted - bumper lip torn

sill covers fitted

slight flat spot on n/s rear tyre

Pass 10 Jun 2009 75,245 miles

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

exaust back box corroded

o/s n/s headlight brackets repaired with glue

rear of van lined out

signs of accident to front end ie h/lamp brackets repaired - f/penel distorted - bumper lip torn

sill covers fitted

slight flat spot on n/s rear tyre

Pass 30 May 2008 64,744 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 48,179 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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BD04 ULW 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 58.8%.

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 ULW, 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 ULW is a 2004 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 15 June 2004.

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