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AR04 HDF

2004 Vauxhall Astravan

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

108,191 mi
Last recorded108,191 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2015
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Astravan107,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR04 HDF
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2015 108,191 miles

Offside Front headlight just giving beam image

Pass 10 Oct 2014 100,809 miles

NEARSIDE HEADLAMP DAMAGED BUT STILL SECURE

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

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

SILL COVERS FITTED

Fail 10 Oct 2014 100,809 miles

NEARSIDE HEADLAMP DAMAGED BUT STILL SECURE

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

SILL COVERS FITTED

Pass 23 Oct 2013 90,648 miles

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

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

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 78,181 miles

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

offside headlight just giving beam image

sill covers fitted

Fail 12 Sep 2011 65,350 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 12 Sep 2011 65,350 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 21 Sep 2010 55,252 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 38,820 miles

Front registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 53,657 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 53,657 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 HDF is a 2004 Vauxhall Astravan in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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

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