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AU53 VVH

2003 Vauxhall Astravan

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2016
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

194,812 mi
Last recorded194,812 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astravan108,331 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2015 194,812 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

heavy rust to rear exhaust

screen scratched

Fail 8 Apr 2015 194,812 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

heavy rust to rear exhaust

screen scratched

Pass 8 Apr 2014 183,145 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Oil leak

oil level getting low

osf bumper misaligned

rear exhaust box structually unsound

screen scratched

sill covers

Fail 8 Apr 2014 183,145 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

oil level getting low

osf bumper misaligned

rear exhaust box structually unsound

screen scratched

sill covers

Pass 26 Mar 2013 169,759 miles

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

e/m light on

Fail 22 Mar 2013 169,758 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

e/m light on

Pass 11 Oct 2011 156,553 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 156,553 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 134,119 miles

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

some scratches to windscreen

Fail 13 Sep 2010 134,119 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

some scratches to windscreen

Pass 6 Nov 2008 99,242 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 99,240 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Oct 2007 80,453 miles

stone chips to windscreen outside zone 'a'smaller than 40mm

Pass 13 Oct 2006 63,900 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2006 63,900 miles

Offside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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
Full Vauxhall Astravan reliability report

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AU53 VVH is a 2003 Vauxhall Astravan in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 AU53 VVH, 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 AU53 VVH registered?

AU53 VVH is a 2003 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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