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AV53 DCU

2003 Vauxhall Astravan

Yellow Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

62,466 mi
Last recorded62,466 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astravan108,331 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 DCU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2022 62,466 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Oct 2022 62,465 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2021 59,355 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2021 59,355 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2020 48,974 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

offside and nearside rear tyres are slightly out of shape

Fail 18 Jan 2020 48,969 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

offside and nearside rear tyres are slightly out of shape

Pass 19 Jan 2019 40,843 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 36,580 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 33,985 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 29,989 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 29,233 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2013 27,950 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 26,411 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 25,256 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 22,485 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 20,223 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 17,786 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 15,128 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2006 11,744 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2005 7,423 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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AV53 DCU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astravan in Yellow with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 AV53 DCU, 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 AV53 DCU registered?

AV53 DCU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 11 November 2003.

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