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BJ04 ZGR

2004 Vauxhall Astravan

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

157,058 mi
Last recorded157,058 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Astravan107,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 157,058 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2025 157,058 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 148,978 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2024 148,976 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 146,387 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2023 146,384 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 144,115 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 141,710 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2020 139,202 miles

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 7 Feb 2020 139,202 miles

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2019 134,882 miles

rear exhaust corroded

rear axel bushes have slight play

Pass 9 Jan 2018 130,616 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 126,817 miles

o\s\r lamp damaged

Fail 24 Jan 2017 126,817 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

o\s\r lamp damaged

Pass 29 Jan 2016 123,551 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 120,070 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 19 Mar 2014 108,035 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 101,157 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Mar 2012 86,935 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2012 86,849 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 71,692 miles

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

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

front discs worn

offside door mirror cowl missing

Pass 3 Mar 2010 57,246 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 57,246 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2009 51,145 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 38,561 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 38,379 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 38,249 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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BJ04 ZGR is a 2004 Vauxhall Astravan in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 ZGR, 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 ZGR is a 2004 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 16 April 2004.

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