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YU53 NFF

2004 Vauxhall Astravan

White Diesel 1696cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

195,012 mi
Last recorded195,012 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2015
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Astravan107,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU53 NFF
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,696cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2015 195,012 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2015 195,002 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2014 169,258 miles

Front panel badly repaired

Exhaust badly corroded

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Wipers not parking

Fail 5 Nov 2014 168,300 miles

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

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

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

Wipers not parking

Exhaust badly corroded

Front panel badly repaired

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Dec 2013 141,512 miles

engine management lite on

Fail 11 Dec 2013 141,380 miles

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

Nearside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

engine management lite on

Pass 20 Dec 2012 113,736 miles

Front panel badly repaired

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

Fail 18 Dec 2012 113,484 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Front panel badly repaired

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

Pass 17 Dec 2011 84,858 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 69,630 miles

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

very poor repair to bonnett landing panel

Fail 10 Dec 2010 69,630 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2010 59,495 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 59,495 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 57,011 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 55,078 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 43,462 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 43,462 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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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YU53 NFF is a 2004 Vauxhall Astravan in White with a 1,696cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 YU53 NFF, 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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YU53 NFF is a 2004 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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