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AC03 AYF

2003 Vauxhall Astravan

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

203,648 mi
Last recorded203,648 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astravan108,331 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC03 AYF
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 30 Nov 2021 203,648 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 198,676 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both rear arches becoming corroded

sill covers fitted obstructing full inspection of outer sills

Fail 26 Nov 2020 198,670 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt top and bottom (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides to wheel cylinders (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both rear arches becoming corroded

sill covers fitted obstructing full inspection of outer sills

Pass 8 May 2019 189,246 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 174,826 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides to wheel cylinders slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

middle and rear exhaust thin/corroded

Fail 29 May 2018 174,826 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides to wheel cylinders slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

middle and rear exhaust thin/corroded

Pass 26 May 2017 164,750 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust thin/corroded

Fail 25 May 2017 164,744 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear metal pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi to load valve metal pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust thin/corroded

Pass 10 May 2016 153,239 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all metal (3.6.B.2c)

centre and tail exhaust getting thin/corroded

Pass 13 May 2015 142,161 miles

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

all metal brake pipes becomming corroded

exhaust centre and tail thin/corroded

Fail 13 May 2015 142,158 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

all metal brake pipes becomming corroded

exhaust centre and tail thin/corroded

Pass 6 May 2014 131,100 miles

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust becomming thin/corroded

Pass 13 May 2013 120,134 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 10 May 2012 108,194 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 May 2011 97,998 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 87,051 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 28 May 2009 76,170 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 65,071 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 17 May 2007 53,296 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 48,211 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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AC03 AYF is a 2003 Vauxhall Astravan in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2003 Vauxhall Astravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 108,331 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 AC03 AYF, 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 23 years old, this Vauxhall Astravan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AC03 AYF is a 2003 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 16 May 2003.

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