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BD04 VGX

2004 Vauxhall Astravan

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

152,925 mi
Last recorded152,925 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2014
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Astravan107,334 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2014 152,925 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 26 Nov 2014 152,921 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

oil leak

Pass 7 Nov 2013 142,329 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2013 142,327 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2012 128,476 miles

Oil leak

Pass 3 Dec 2011 110,400 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2011 110,400 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 1 Dec 2010 93,319 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 93,099 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2010 93,099 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2009 77,023 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 69,464 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Jun 2008 69,464 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Apr 2007 52,697 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2007 52,697 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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 VGX is a 2004 Vauxhall Astravan in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VGX, 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 VGX is a 2004 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 10 May 2004.

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