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BF04 FUV

2004 Vauxhall Astravan

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,392 mi
Last recorded122,392 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2015
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Astravan107,334 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2015 122,392 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 17 Dec 2015 122,392 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 118,216 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2014 113,999 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 110,866 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2012 109,198 miles

near side head lamp image deterating

off side rear tyre close to limits and worn on inner edge

off side washer could do with adjustment

rear exhaust box corroded

tow bar wires not connected

Fail 9 Feb 2012 109,198 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

near side head lamp image deterating

off side rear tyre close to limits and worn on inner edge

off side washer could do with adjustment

rear exhaust box corroded

tow bar wires not connected

Pass 28 Feb 2011 94,369 miles

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

n/s rear tyre out of shape

Fail 28 Feb 2011 94,369 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

back box deterating

n/s rear tyre out of shape

Pass 4 Mar 2010 78,817 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 3 Mar 2010 78,817 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 68,469 miles

front brake disc worn

nearside cv joint damp with oil

Pass 4 Mar 2008 60,869 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 60,869 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 46,548 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 FUV is a 2004 Vauxhall Astravan in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FUV, 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 FUV is a 2004 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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