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BD05 FSX

2005 Vauxhall Astravan

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,665 mi
Last recorded130,665 miles
Recorded on23 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Astravan108,093 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD05 FSX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 May 2023 130,665 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 18 May 2023 130,665 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 15 May 2023 130,647 miles

Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Fail 4 May 2023 130,627 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear pipes corroded need cleaning and protecting. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2022 123,927 miles

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

Nearside Front strut misting

Fail 23 Apr 2022 123,927 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front strut misting

Pass 10 Apr 2021 121,535 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2021 121,524 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2020 118,545 miles

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

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

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play and rough borderline fail (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2019 115,725 miles

EML Light on

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 May 2019 115,725 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

EML Light on

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 112,121 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded N/S & O/S (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 Apr 2018 112,053 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded valve to hoses, N/S & O/S (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2017 109,168 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 106,618 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 94,880 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2014 83,116 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Feb 2014 83,116 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 74,417 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Mar 2012 64,240 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

covers fitted to outer sills

f/o/s tyre wearing on inner erdge

r/o/s tyre wearing low 3mm

rear silencer corroding

Pass 5 Mar 2011 51,793 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

f/n/s tyre wearing low 3mm

f/o/s tyre wearing on inner edge

rear wiper blade missing

sump guard fitted

Pass 9 Mar 2010 41,564 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 33,320 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 25,794 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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BD05 FSX is a 2005 Vauxhall Astravan in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2005 Vauxhall Astravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 108,093 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 BD05 FSX, 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 21 years old, this Vauxhall Astravan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BD05 FSX is a 2005 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 26 May 2005.

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