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BN04 GFJ

2004 Vauxhall Astravan

White Diesel 1696cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

247,316 mi
Last recorded247,316 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2015
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Astravan107,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN04 GFJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,696cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2015 247,316 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 1 Oct 2015 247,315 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 22 May 2013 196,745 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 173,358 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 173,358 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 151,150 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Fail 9 Jun 2011 151,150 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 124,535 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 112,848 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 112,848 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 90,635 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 69,103 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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BN04 GFJ is a 2004 Vauxhall Astravan in White with a 1,696cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BN04 GFJ, 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 BN04 GFJ registered?

BN04 GFJ is a 2004 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 15 June 2004.

Is BN04 GFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN04 GFJ shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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