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AG53 BFY

2004 Vauxhall Astravan

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

146,347 mi
Last recorded146,347 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2021
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Astravan107,334 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG53 BFY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2021 146,347 miles

All coils corroded

Auxiliary belt deteriorated

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front wishbones rear bushes both sides deteriorated

Headlight lenses discoloured

Metal brake pipes corroded

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside front shock misting

Oil leak

Rear axle bushes deteriorated

Stonechips in windscreen

Pass 11 Jan 2020 142,809 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2019 133,276 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2019 133,155 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2018 120,081 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2018 120,020 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour x 2 (1.4.A.2f)

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)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2017 107,318 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 103,988 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 96,111 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 132,661 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

engine has oil leak from sump

front brake disc's have surface corrosion

slight deterioration of front and rear number plates

Pass 17 Apr 2013 132,661 miles

engine has oil leak from sump

front brake disc's have surface corrosion

slight deterioration of front and rear number plates

Pass 2 Nov 2011 13,150 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 112,979 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2007 112,979 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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AG53 BFY is a 2004 Vauxhall Astravan in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AG53 BFY, 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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AG53 BFY is a 2004 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 4 February 2004.

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