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BF04 YVU

2004 Vauxhall Astravan

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,557 mi
Last recorded145,557 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2022
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Astravan107,334 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF04 YVU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2022 145,557 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2022 145,557 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Feb 2022 144,873 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

Headlamp insecure both (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box missing (6.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Nov 2020 135,630 miles

oil leak

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2019 116,471 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

oil leak

Pass 6 Nov 2018 102,553 miles

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 6 Nov 2018 102,553 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 1 Aug 2018 100,027 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 15 May 2017 93,257 miles

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

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

Fail 15 May 2017 93,257 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 17 May 2016 89,387 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 80,859 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2014 65,643 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 50,856 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 43,547 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 10 Jul 2012 43,547 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 25 Jun 2011 39,136 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 May 2010 33,645 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 28,512 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 May 2008 21,147 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2008 21,147 miles

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

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 YVU is a 2004 Vauxhall Astravan in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 YVU, 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 YVU is a 2004 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 5 March 2004.

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