2005 Vauxhall Astravan 1.7L Diesel · RF55 AAY

The vehicle currently maintains a roadworthy status, showing a stable maintenance trend over the last three years. The most recent test on 22 January 2026 at 145,509 miles resulted in a pass with no defects recorded. This follows a failure just ten days prior on 12 January 2026 at 145,488 miles, though the record lists no specific defects, suggesting an administrative error or a minor issue rectified immediately before the successful retest. The mileage pattern is consistent with a 21-year-old commercial vehicle, averaging approximately 7,000 miles per year. Between January 2023 and January 2026, the vehicle covered 13,876 miles, representing a steady usage rate of roughly 4,600 to 5,000 miles annually. This low mileage suggests the van has not been subjected to heavy commercial strain associated with high-mileage transit, though the lack of advisories across the last four tests indicates the previous owners have likely addressed wear items before they reached a failure threshold. Despite the clean MOT history, a buyer must perform a physical inspection of the structural integrity, as Astravans of this era are prone to corrosion in the sills and rear floor pans. Focus on the rear suspension bushes and coil springs, which often degrade through age-related fatigue regardless of low mileage. Given the age of the vehicle, check the rubber components and brake lines for cracking or perished, as the MOT tester does not detect degradation that is not an immediate safety failure.