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AU53 VVB

2003 Vauxhall Astravan

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

269,027 mi
Last recorded269,027 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astravan108,331 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 VVB
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2020 269,027 miles

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

small crack at bottom of windscreen

Pass 12 Mar 2019 264,183 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 253,612 miles

windscreen chipped in A zone on limit

Fail 20 Feb 2018 253,612 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both nearside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect offside and nearside (1.8.A.1b)

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

windscreen chipped in A zone on limit

Pass 20 Feb 2017 235,687 miles

chips in windscreen A zone on limit

corrosion to offside and nearside front to rear metal brake pipes

corrosion to offside front metal brake pipe

Pass 22 Feb 2016 214,847 miles

chip in windscreen A zone on 10mm limit

corrosion to both nearside front to rear metal brake pipes

Fail 19 Feb 2016 214,840 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front tyre close to legal limit worn smooth on inner edge

chip in windscreen A zone on 10mm limit

corrosion to both nearside front to rear metal brake pipes

nearside front tyre on legal limit smooth on inner edge

Pass 25 Feb 2015 198,951 miles

both headlamp beam pattern becoming poor

chip in windscreen in A zone on limit

corrosion to to offside front and over rear axle and both front to rear metal brake pies

Pass 4 Mar 2014 185,678 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 173,351 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 159,017 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 143,801 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 123,965 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 105,282 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 105,282 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 87,799 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2008 87,799 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Oct 2006 64,738 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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AU53 VVB is a 2003 Vauxhall Astravan in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AU53 VVB, 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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AU53 VVB is a 2003 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 1 October 2003.

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