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AJ53 FPF

2004 Vauxhall Astravan

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

197,736 mi
Last recorded197,736 miles
Recorded on21 May 2015
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Astravan107,334 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 FPF
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 May 2015 197,736 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 129,845 miles

Windscreen damaged outside Zone 'A' but not affecting drivers view of the road.

Fail 18 Jul 2014 129,841 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen damaged outside Zone 'A' but not affecting drivers view of the road.

Pass 17 Jul 2013 180,473 miles

large chip to n/s screen

n/s/r wheel inner rim distorted

rear tyres perished around tread to sidewall

Fail 9 Jul 2013 180,464 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

large chip to n/s screen

n/s/r wheel inner rim distorted

rear brake pipes rusty

rear tyres perished around tread to sidewall

wipers worn

Pass 1 Dec 2011 175,019 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Dec 2010 157,594 miles

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

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

discs corroded and worn but not seriously weakened

Fail 27 Nov 2010 157,594 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

discs corroded and worn but not seriously weakened

Pass 23 Nov 2009 152,252 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2009 152,241 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2008 128,788 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2007 104,500 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Nov 2007 104,500 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 86,744 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2007 86,744 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

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

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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AJ53 FPF is a 2004 Vauxhall Astravan in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AJ53 FPF, 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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AJ53 FPF is a 2004 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 19 January 2004.

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