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BJ04 NBE

2004 Vauxhall Astravan

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

202,391 mi
Last recorded202,391 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2019
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Astravan107,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ04 NBE
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2019 202,391 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play ()

Fail 26 Aug 2019 202,389 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture central/rear (both sides) (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged inner edge cords exposed (worn outer edge) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam both sides (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play ()

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) excessive play ()

Pass 22 May 2018 193,457 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases + System corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both lenses (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 182,890 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 26 May 2016 173,662 miles

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

Rear exhaust rusted

Pass 28 May 2015 161,815 miles

all brake pipes starting to corrode

Fail 24 May 2014 139,005 miles

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

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

rear exhaust box starting to detererate

Pass 24 May 2014 139,005 miles

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

rear exhaust box starting to detererate

Pass 28 May 2013 121,053 miles
Fail 24 May 2013 120,947 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front pads wearing thin

o/s and n/s rear steel brake pipes starting to rust

rear silencer starting to deterirate

Pass 19 May 2012 97,518 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2011 70,251 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2011 70,251 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 58,073 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing low on outer edges

oil level on minimum

Pass 23 Mar 2009 49,025 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 39,542 miles

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

n/s/r tyre has cut in tread

Pass 9 Mar 2007 28,328 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 28,328 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front 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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BJ04 NBE is a 2004 Vauxhall Astravan in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 BJ04 NBE, 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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BJ04 NBE is a 2004 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 8 April 2004.

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