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AJ54 XEF

2004 Vauxhall Astravan

Silver Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

200,146 mi
Last recorded200,146 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2017
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Astravan107,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ54 XEF
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2017 200,146 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2016 190,649 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 21 May 2016 190,649 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 May 2015 184,059 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 181,547 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

condensation in n/s headlamp

crack in o/s mirrer glass

cracks in tyre sidewalls

front brake discs deteriorated

o/s rear roadwheel slightly distorted

vehicle lowered unable to rbt due to vehicle sitting on pit rails

Fail 29 May 2014 181,547 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

condensation in n/s headlamp

crack in o/s mirrer glass

cracks in tyre sidewalls

front brake discs deteriorated

o/s rear roadwheel slightly distorted

vehicle lowered unable to rbt due to vehicle sitting on pit rails

Pass 31 May 2013 175,604 miles

decellerometer brake test due to lowered suspension

front reg plate deteriorating

n/s front secondary road spring broken but still located

plastic sill covers fitted

rear exhaust in poor codition

Fail 24 Feb 2012 169,083 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

cuts on inner sidewalls of front tyres

front tyres wearing on outer edges

noise noticed during roadtest [suspect tyres]

Pass 24 Feb 2012 169,083 miles

cuts on inner sidewalls of front tyres

front tyres wearing on outer edges

noise noticed during roadtest [suspect tyres]

Pass 9 Feb 2011 163,688 miles

Brakes tested using decelerometer due to lowered supension

Exhaust deterioating slightly

Large diameter wheels & tyres fitted (Not fowling body at time of test)

Lowered suspension

Rear disc brake conversion fitted (Operating correctly and as standard)

Pass 16 Jan 2010 156,512 miles

35 profile tyres fitted.

decellerometer brake test due to floor grounding on pit rails.

lowered suspension[done properly].

plastic sill covers fitted.

Fail 14 Jan 2009 150,693 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2009 150,693 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 113,745 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both front anti roll bar ball joint rubbers adfift

front number plate damaged

front tyres worn to 2.5-3.0mm

nearside rear tyre worn low in places

Pass 24 Jan 2008 113,745 miles

both front anti roll bar ball joint rubbers adfift

front number plate damaged

front tyres worn to 2.5-3.0mm

nearside rear tyre worn low in places

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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AJ54 XEF is a 2004 Vauxhall Astravan in Silver with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AJ54 XEF, 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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What year was AJ54 XEF registered?

AJ54 XEF is a 2004 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 6 December 2004.

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