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VK54 NGV

2004 Vauxhall Astravan

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

207,762 mi
Last recorded207,762 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2024
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Astravan107,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK54 NGV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc
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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2024 207,762 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 202,744 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2023 202,733 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2022 196,687 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective x2 (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2022 196,480 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective x2 (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 191,172 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides to brake hoses (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Central and nearside (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2021 191,172 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides to brake hoses (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Central and nearside (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 185,581 miles

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

Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. low in performance (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2020 185,525 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. low in performance (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 180,549 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2019 180,549 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 171,092 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 157,735 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 138,445 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 119,399 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 104,199 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 85,684 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 75,856 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 61,715 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 45,991 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 30,884 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 22,799 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 16,600 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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VK54 NGV is a 2004 Vauxhall Astravan in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 VK54 NGV, 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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VK54 NGV is a 2004 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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