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AO54 AUA

2004 Vauxhall Astravan

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

166,359 mi
Last recorded166,359 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2015
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Astravan107,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO54 AUA
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2015 166,359 miles

outer sill covers fitted/ sills rusty

Fail 1 Dec 2015 166,112 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

outer sill covers fitted/ sills rusty

Pass 28 Nov 2014 155,522 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2014 155,521 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2013 144,207 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2013 144,206 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 6 Dec 2012 131,542 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 119,999 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 103,452 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 103,314 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 25 Aug 2009 89,635 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front to rear / rear brake pipes have surface rust

Pass 25 Aug 2009 89,635 miles

front to rear / rear brake pipes have surface rust

Pass 29 Aug 2008 73,063 miles

rear brake pipes have surface rust

Pass 17 Aug 2007 57,441 miles

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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AO54 AUA is a 2004 Vauxhall Astravan in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 AO54 AUA, 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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AO54 AUA is a 2004 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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