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VK55 WXB

2005 Vauxhall Astravan

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

147,548 mi
Last recorded147,548 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Astravan108,093 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK55 WXB
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc
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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2023 147,548 miles

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

oil leak

undersealed under side

Pass 22 Apr 2022 141,235 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

underside of vehicle has been applied with underseal

Pass 12 Apr 2021 132,420 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 122,268 miles

exhaust system deteriorated

general corrosion various parts of vehicle

oil leak

Pass 3 Nov 2018 107,101 miles

Age related corrosion

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Nov 2018 107,101 miles

Age related corrosion

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 100,602 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Rear tyres cracked & perished

Fail 2 Nov 2017 100,602 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Rear tyres cracked & perished

Pass 10 Jan 2017 96,987 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2015 90,503 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2015 831,234 miles

rear exhaust casing corodded

Fail 7 Jan 2015 83,124 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

rear exhaust casing corodded

Pass 23 Dec 2013 77,022 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2013 69,959 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2011 67,074 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2011 66,158 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2009 65,015 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 58,426 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

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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VK55 WXB is a 2005 Vauxhall Astravan in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2005 Vauxhall Astravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 108,093 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 VK55 WXB, 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 21 years old, this Vauxhall Astravan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VK55 WXB registered?

VK55 WXB is a 2005 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 7 December 2005.

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