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BF04 FOJ

2004 Vauxhall Astravan

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2019
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

160,651 mi
Last recorded160,651 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Astravan107,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF04 FOJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2018 160,651 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

engine management light on

Fail 6 Jan 2018 160,651 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid low water (8.2.3)

engine management light on

Pass 29 Sep 2016 158,968 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

engine management light on

general corrosion under vehicle

Fail 29 Sep 2016 158,968 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

engine management light on

general corrosion under vehicle

Pass 12 Sep 2015 156,648 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Engine malfunction light on

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (1.7.5a)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Sep 2015 156,647 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Engine malfunction light on

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (1.7.5a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Mar 2014 146,779 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2014 146,775 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

engine light on

Pass 4 Feb 2013 135,795 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Aug 2009 125,316 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2009 125,316 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 87,497 miles

nearside rear tyre on 3mm

oil leak

Fail 29 Aug 2008 87,497 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside rear tyre on 3mm

oil leak

Pass 30 Aug 2007 57,877 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2007 55,298 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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BF04 FOJ is a 2004 Vauxhall Astravan in White with a 1,598cc petrol 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 BF04 FOJ, 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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BF04 FOJ is a 2004 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 24 March 2004.

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