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BD53 FCE

2004 Vauxhall Astravan

Silver Diesel 1696cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

133,100 mi
Last recorded133,100 miles
Recorded on7 May 2011
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Astravan107,334 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 FCE
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,696cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 May 2011 133,100 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 132,739 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control (6.1.B.1a)

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

Front brake discs corroded

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

Front wiper rubbers split

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 124,472 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 116,411 miles

Offside rear foot and handbrake performance could be better

Pass 22 Jan 2008 92,722 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 76,557 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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BD53 FCE is a 2004 Vauxhall Astravan in Silver with a 1,696cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BD53 FCE, 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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What year was BD53 FCE registered?

BD53 FCE is a 2004 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 19 January 2004.

Is BD53 FCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD53 FCE shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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