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AJ53 OEP

2003 Vauxhall Astravan

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

99,569 mi
Last recorded99,569 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astravan108,331 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 OEP
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2021 99,569 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect slight leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear silencer corroded-no leaks at time of test

Fail 14 Jul 2021 99,569 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect slight leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear silencer corroded-no leaks at time of test

Pass 16 Jul 2020 98,662 miles

Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened top mounting bearing noisy?? (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 97,763 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front top strut mounting noisey/squeek?

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

Rear exhaust corroded and heatshield loose

Fail 16 Jul 2019 97,763 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front top strut mounting noisey/squeek?

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

Rear exhaust corroded and heatshield loose

Pass 17 Jul 2018 95,924 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To both (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 95,041 miles

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 14 Nov 2017 95,039 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded Both main pipes from floor to joint at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi to cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded From L/S/Valve to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi to cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort Both (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2016 92,002 miles

Central Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 89,045 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2015 89,045 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Additional braking device damaged (3.6.I.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Additional braking device damaged (3.6.I.1)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 84,530 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2013 80,143 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2013 80,110 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Nov 2012 76,981 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 158,950 miles

cut in n/s/f tyre

front no plate cracked

n/s cv boot perished

n/s/r tyre sidewall perished

o/s doormirror cracked

Fail 6 Jan 2011 158,945 miles

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

front no plate cracked

n/s cv boot perished

n/s/r tyre sidewall perished

o/s doormirror cracked

cut in n/s/f tyre

Pass 8 Jan 2010 152,283 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2010 152,276 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2008 143,830 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Oct 2007 127,236 miles

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 30 Oct 2006 98,448 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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AJ53 OEP is a 2003 Vauxhall Astravan in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 OEP, 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 OEP is a 2003 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 4 November 2003.

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