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BN04 NLC

2004 Vauxhall Astravan

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

232,178 mi
Last recorded232,178 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Astravan107,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN04 NLC
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2018 232,178 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2018 232,178 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 223,160 miles

Front both front headlamps starting to fade

Front front reg plate starting to fade

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 5 Apr 2017 223,160 miles

Front both front headlamps starting to fade

Front front reg plate starting to fade

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2016 211,549 miles

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

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

front indicators slightly white

Fail 7 Apr 2016 211,546 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

front indicators slightly white

Pass 3 Mar 2015 200,415 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2014 193,482 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2014 193,453 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 23 May 2013 185,998 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2013 185,998 miles

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 25 May 2012 178,175 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2012 178,175 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2011 171,004 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2010 164,646 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 164,646 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 18 May 2009 159,155 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2008 153,468 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 148,399 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2007 148,399 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 143,605 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 143,605 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

no water in header tank

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 NLC is a 2004 Vauxhall Astravan in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 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 NLC, 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 NLC registered?

BN04 NLC is a 2004 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 15 April 2004.

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