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BG04 VXH

2004 Vauxhall Astravan

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

96,124 mi
Last recorded96,124 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2016
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Astravan107,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2016 96,124 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 88,791 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 88,791 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Pass 22 May 2013 286,711 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2012 74,317 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 74,317 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 261,950 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake discs corroded

n/s and o/s front wheels slightly binding

n/s and o/s rack arms slight play

Fail 18 Apr 2011 261,950 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe excessively chafed (3.6.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake discs corroded

handbrake travel high

n/s and o/s front wheels slightly binding

n/s and o/s rack arms slight play

no coolant in expansion tank and leaking

Pass 28 Apr 2010 230,225 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 27 Apr 2010 230,225 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 180,982 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 180,982 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 127,125 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 66,693 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 VXH is a 2004 Vauxhall Astravan in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 BG04 VXH, 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 VXH is a 2004 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 12 May 2004.

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