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BG04 VWV

2004 Vauxhall Astravan

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

304,199 mi
Last recorded304,199 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2021
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Astravan107,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG04 VWV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2021 304,199 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 9 Dec 2021 304,198 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 292,466 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 275,132 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 261,909 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2018 261,909 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Service brake excessively binding front and rear (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2017 247,326 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 232,225 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2016 232,225 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 210,851 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 190,436 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 171,321 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2013 171,321 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2012 150,972 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 132,693 miles

n/s+o/s steering rack arms have play

Fail 1 Dec 2011 132,693 miles

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

Offside Front 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)

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

n/s+o/s steering rack arms have play

Pass 9 Dec 2010 115,505 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 109,052 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

front wipers slightly smearing

Pass 28 Apr 2009 92,980 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 76,369 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2008 76,369 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 63,499 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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BG04 VWV is a 2004 Vauxhall Astravan in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 BG04 VWV, 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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BG04 VWV is a 2004 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 10 May 2004.

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