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BD54 VYF

2004 Vauxhall Astravan

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

128,992 mi
Last recorded128,992 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Astravan107,334 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD54 VYF
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 128,992 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 127,718 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 10 Oct 2024 127,715 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2023 126,610 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2022 125,630 miles

EML staying on

n/s front tyre over 10 years old

oil leak

Pass 16 Oct 2021 124,557 miles

engine light on

o/s/f brake pipe starting to corrode

Pass 15 Oct 2020 122,637 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2020 122,567 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 120,415 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2019 120,412 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2018 119,061 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges and wearing low

chip to windscreen

oil leak

slight fade to o/s front headlight image

Fail 12 Jun 2018 119,060 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

both front tyres wearing on edges and wearing low

chip to windscreen

oil leak

slight fade to o/s front headlight image

Pass 10 Apr 2017 117,538 miles

o/s front seat belt starting to fray

oil leak

chip to windscreen

n/s front tyre wearing on edges 3m

Fail 10 Apr 2017 117,533 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

chip to windscreen

n/s front tyre wearing on edges 3m

o/s front seat belt starting to fray

oil leak

Pass 29 Feb 2016 113,425 miles

Front Lower Gearbox mounting worn

Front exhaust clamp loose

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a nail in it

Slight oil leak

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

Fail 29 Feb 2016 113,425 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Lower Gearbox mounting worn

Front exhaust clamp loose

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a nail in it

Slight oil leak

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 107,550 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 107,550 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 101,058 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 97,078 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 37,523 miles

Oil leak

rear exhuast in poor condition

Pass 14 Dec 2010 81,316 miles

sill covers fitted

Fail 13 Dec 2010 81,316 miles

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

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

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

sill covers fitted

Fail 9 Dec 2009 67,746 miles

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

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

Oil leak

both front tyres wearing on edges.

sill covers fitted.

Pass 9 Dec 2009 67,746 miles

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

Oil leak

both front tyres wearing on edges.

sill covers fitted.

Pass 9 Dec 2008 55,099 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2008 55,099 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Dec 2007 46,688 miles

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

advise engine oil leak

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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BD54 VYF is a 2004 Vauxhall Astravan in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 BD54 VYF, 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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BD54 VYF is a 2004 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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