MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
117,527 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road cracked and scratched (3.2 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour blue (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Crack in windscreen not in direct view
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Valve stems deteriorated all round
Windscreen lightly scratched
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear exhaust silencer is deteriorated. (7.1.2)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened On inner surface. (3.5.1i)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear in fixing clips. (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To brake hose. (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened On inner surface. (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On inner edge of tread. (4.1.E.1)
Oil pressure light flickers at idle speed.
Windscreen scratched on offside.
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To brake hose. (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To caliper hose. (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear exhaust silencer is deteriorated. (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To brake hose. (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened On inner surface. (3.5.1i)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear in fixing clips. (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened On inner surface. (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On inner edge of tread. (4.1.E.1)
Oil pressure light flickers at idle speed.
Windscreen scratched on offside.
Nearside front tyre is worn on inner edge.
Brake pipe excessively corroded Nearside front to rear at the rear (3.6.B.2c)
Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside front tyre is worn on inner edge.
Rear tyres are wearing low.
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
front tyres wearing on inner edges
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
front tyres wearing on inner edges
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astravan?
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AF53 SWU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astravan in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 AF53 SWU, 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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AF53 SWU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 1 September 2003.
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