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BF04 FSY

2004 Vauxhall Astravan

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

171,892 mi
Last recorded171,892 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Astravan107,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF04 FSY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 171,892 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2024 171,130 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2024 171,129 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 169,737 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2023 169,722 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2022 168,116 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2022 168,115 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2021 166,796 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2020 164,417 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2019 158,950 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2019 158,950 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 31 May 2018 150,947 miles

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

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

exhaust rear box rusty

heat shields insecure

Fail 30 May 2018 150,946 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

exhaust rear box rusty

heat shields insecure

Pass 30 May 2017 142,946 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear silencer deteriorating

o/s/f and n/s/r tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 25 May 2017 142,920 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/70r14 (4.1.E.1)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear silencer deteriorating

o/s/f and n/s/r tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 17 May 2016 132,453 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inboard sides - replace next service (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring corroded both rears (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 116,455 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2014 107,667 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 5 Jun 2014 107,667 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 6 Jun 2013 97,704 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 95,375 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 95,375 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 80,275 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 66,567 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 53,422 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 36,698 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 32,949 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 FSY is a 2004 Vauxhall Astravan in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 BF04 FSY, 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 FSY is a 2004 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 9 March 2004.

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