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AJ53 UOD

2004 Vauxhall Astravan

White Petrol 1696cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

205,467 mi
Last recorded205,467 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2016
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Astravan107,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 UOD
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,696cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2016 205,467 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance both dim (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Park brake weaker than offside

steering rack has slight play in inner joints

Fail 9 Feb 2016 205,442 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance both dim (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

steering rack has slight play in inner joints

Pass 12 Mar 2015 204,385 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 189,796 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 11 Mar 2014 189,796 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 13 Mar 2013 178,425 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 13 Mar 2013 178,425 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 164,063 miles

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

offside front brake disc slightly scored

slightly lower effort offside rear handbrake

Pass 24 Jan 2011 142,875 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

cambelt due

very slight rasp to osf wheel bearing

Fail 24 Jan 2011 142,875 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

breather hose slightly perished fuel tank to filler neck

cambelt due

ns wingmirror missing

rear brakes noisy

very slight rasp to osf wheel bearing

Fail 12 Jan 2010 125,106 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2010 125,106 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2009 98,003 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2009 98,003 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Jan 2008 86,602 miles

Oil leak

Fail 10 Jan 2008 86,602 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jan 2007 73,403 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 73,403 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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 UOD is a 2004 Vauxhall Astravan in White with a 1,696cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 UOD, 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 UOD is a 2004 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 23 January 2004.

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