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AV53 DFU

2003 Vauxhall Astravan

Yellow Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

75,066 mi
Last recorded75,066 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astravan108,331 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 75,066 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2025 75,066 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2024 72,335 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2023 71,294 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 70,124 miles

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))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2021 67,485 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 66,042 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2019 58,613 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 46,143 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 44,748 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 43,597 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 40,849 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 37,730 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 34,087 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 31,918 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 28,305 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 23,546 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 19,507 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 15,967 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 13,691 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2007 13,691 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Oct 2006 10,812 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 DFU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astravan in Yellow with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 DFU, 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 DFU registered?

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

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The MOT history for AV53 DFU shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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