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AV53 DFX

2003 Vauxhall Astravan

Yellow Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

67,055 mi
Last recorded67,055 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astravan108,331 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 67,055 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material load valve to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Feb 2025 64,074 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2024 61,021 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 55,866 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2023 55,866 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2022 51,221 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2021 47,009 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2019 44,717 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 41,748 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2018 41,668 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 40,497 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 40,191 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 37,297 miles

rear brake imbalance high (but within limits).

Pass 22 Sep 2014 35,512 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 34,604 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 30,955 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 29,108 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 28,168 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 25,683 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 22,737 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 21,597 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 11,464 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 DFX 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 95.5%.

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 AV53 DFX, 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 DFX registered?

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

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