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AK53 JWM

2003 Vauxhall Astravan

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

130,667 mi
Last recorded130,667 miles
Recorded on26 May 2023
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astravan108,331 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 JWM
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 May 2023 130,667 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive round engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust box outer skin deteriorated

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under neath vehicle / suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 26 May 2023 130,667 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive round engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust box outer skin deteriorated

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under neath vehicle / suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 May 2022 120,714 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

engine management light on

Fail 20 May 2022 120,710 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking perishing badly on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

engine management light on

Pass 20 Apr 2021 113,588 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

engine managment light on

Fail 20 Apr 2021 113,587 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

engine managment light on

Pass 13 Nov 2019 109,286 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2019 109,281 miles

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 106,901 miles

exhaust back box getting rusty - no blows

front tyre sizes differ from the rear tyre sizes (fronts 175-65-14) (rears 175-70-14)

x2 small stone chips in windscreen x1 n/s x1 o/s

Pass 31 Oct 2017 103,248 miles

Rear Silencer badly corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2016 100,933 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Oct 2015 96,300 miles

Rear silencer badly corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2014 91,530 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2013 86,446 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 86,446 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 81,543 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2012 81,543 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2011 78,375 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 71,775 miles

OSF droplink upper and lower gaiters split

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Oct 2010 71,775 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

OSF droplink upper and lower gaiters split

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 61,440 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 61,440 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2008 52,902 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 46,207 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2006 40,891 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2006 40,891 miles

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

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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AK53 JWM is a 2003 Vauxhall Astravan in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 AK53 JWM, 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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What year was AK53 JWM registered?

AK53 JWM is a 2003 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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