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AJ53 EYZ

2003 Vauxhall Astravan

Black Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,969 mi
Last recorded141,969 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astravan108,331 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 EYZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2017 141,969 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2017 141,969 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 136,214 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 131,074 miles

Abusive sticker on rear screen

Fail 25 Nov 2015 131,074 miles

Abusive sticker on rear screen

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

Pass 28 Nov 2014 128,376 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2013 122,828 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2012 117,785 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 114,829 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 114,827 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Nov 2010 107,915 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 107,915 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside rear tyre is lumpy

Fail 9 Nov 2009 98,786 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2009 98,786 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2008 84,197 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2007 71,857 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Nov 2006 65,252 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2006 65,252 miles

Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

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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AJ53 EYZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astravan in Black with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 AJ53 EYZ, 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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AJ53 EYZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 19 November 2003.

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