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AR04 GYD

2004 Vauxhall Astravan

White Lpg 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

155,160 mi
Last recorded155,160 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Astravan107,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR04 GYD
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2017 155,160 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 147,875 miles

front to rear/rear brake pipes have surface rust

Fail 7 Jul 2016 147,873 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

front to rear/rear brake pipes have surface rust

Pass 13 Jul 2015 134,124 miles

Sill covers fitted.

Fail 9 Jul 2015 133,962 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 4 Jul 2014 120,475 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2014 120,474 miles

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

BOTH FRONT DROPLINKS HAVE SLIGHT PLAY.

Pass 10 Jul 2013 104,455 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 Jul 2013 104,445 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 93,095 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2012 93,095 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 81,133 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 81,125 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 70,628 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 58,965 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 58,965 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2008 48,348 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 37,823 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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AR04 GYD is a 2004 Vauxhall Astravan in White with a 1,598cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 AR04 GYD, 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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AR04 GYD is a 2004 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 29 July 2004.

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