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AV53 UWG

2003 Vauxhall Astravan

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

211,692 mi
Last recorded211,692 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2013
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astravan108,331 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 UWG
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2013 211,692 miles

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 188,535 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 188,535 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2011 168,770 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2010 148,835 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2009 133,539 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008 124,646 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 118,057 miles

parking brake weak!!

Fail 24 Oct 2007 118,057 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate displaying an unacceptable symbol or flag on a dual purpose plate (6.3.5)

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

Rear registration plate displaying an unacceptable symbol or flag on a dual purpose plate (6.3.5)

Pass 2 Oct 2006 110,397 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 110,392 miles

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.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
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AV53 UWG is a 2003 Vauxhall Astravan in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 UWG, 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 UWG registered?

AV53 UWG is a 2003 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 8 October 2003.

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