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AU03 ZHB

2003 Vauxhall Astravan

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

105,139 mi
Last recorded105,139 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astravan108,331 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU03 ZHB
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2019 105,139 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2019 104,732 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1 x front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded 2 x rear brake pipes from compensator to rear hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 1 x front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/70x14 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

engine MIL light on

slight wear in both front upper strut top mounts

Pass 3 Jul 2018 98,258 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2017 94,681 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 18 May 2016 91,526 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush top mount (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush top mount (2.7.4)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2015 88,572 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 12 Apr 2014 85,875 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)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2014 85,875 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)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 83,254 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2012 79,612 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 75,822 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 72,907 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 62,154 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 62,178 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 63,477 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 57,420 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

oil leak

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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AU03 ZHB is a 2003 Vauxhall Astravan in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AU03 ZHB, 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 AU03 ZHB registered?

AU03 ZHB is a 2003 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 25 March 2003.

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