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BG54 RLZ

2004 Vauxhall Astravan

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

143,107 mi
Last recorded143,107 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Astravan107,334 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG54 RLZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 17 Jan 2019 143,107 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

underbody/mechanical components corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2017 141,858 miles

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front D-bush (2.4.G.2)

all components rusty

Pass 2 Nov 2016 140,415 miles

nearside headlamp lens discoloured

steel brake pipes corroding

Pass 24 Oct 2015 133,331 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2014 128,557 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2013 121,735 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2013 121,735 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 113,558 miles

front tyres starting to wear 3mm

Fail 7 Nov 2012 113,362 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

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

front tyres starting to wear 3mm

rear exhaust box starting to deteriorate

Pass 2 Nov 2011 100,796 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2011 100,796 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2010 89,952 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2010 89,952 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2009 78,203 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2008 63,372 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 20 Nov 2008 63,372 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 50,385 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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BG54 RLZ is a 2004 Vauxhall Astravan in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 BG54 RLZ, 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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What year was BG54 RLZ registered?

BG54 RLZ is a 2004 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 9 November 2004.

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