2005 Vauxhall Astravan 1.7L Diesel · VN05 YRU
2005 Vauxhall Astravan (1.7L, diesel). First registered 24 May 2005. Recorded mileage 200,800 miles. MOT valid until 24 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRAVAN
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 200,800 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VN05 YRU Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/04/2026
- 200,800 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (29 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VN05 YRU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Vauxhall Astravan (VN05 YRU) between May 2008 and April 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 21 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (29 issues), Tyres (12 issues), Suspension (11 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 63 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”.
VN05 YRU Mileage History
- 14/05/200881,925 mi
- 20/05/200991,295 mi+9,370 mi
- 13/05/201098,693 mi+7,398 mi
- 24/05/2011107,943 mi+9,250 mi
- 23/05/2012117,769 mi+9,826 mi
- 23/05/2012117,781 mi+12 mi
- 16/05/2013126,506 mi+8,725 mi
- 15/05/2014135,558 mi+9,052 mi
- 13/05/2015143,736 mi+8,178 mi
- 19/04/2016152,837 mi+9,101 mi
- 19/04/2017160,984 mi+8,147 mi
- 18/04/2018167,143 mi+6,159 mi
- 28/03/2019174,371 mi+7,228 mi
- 30/03/2020180,190 mi+5,819 mi
- 16/04/2021184,520 mi+4,330 mi
- 13/04/2022189,469 mi+4,949 mi
- 18/04/2023193,121 mi+3,652 mi
- 26/04/2023193,124 mi+3 mi
- 15/04/2024196,042 mi+2,918 mi
- 04/04/2025198,476 mi+2,434 mi
- 04/04/2025198,478 mi+2 mi
- 21/04/2026200,800 mi+2,322 mi
Average of roughly 6,628 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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