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AV53 VDK

2003 Vauxhall Astravan

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

243,825 mi
Last recorded243,825 miles
Recorded on22 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astravan108,331 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 VDK
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 May 2018 243,825 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 243,825 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 234,947 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slight perishing

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn inner egde (no visable tread)

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

Fail 19 Jun 2017 234,947 miles

Fuel system component leaking upper rear of engine (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint lower joint detached (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer corroded/holed (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid wiper clearing efficency not checked (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge

Nearside Rear tyre slight perishing

Offside Front tyre worn inner egde (no visable tread)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2016 229,992 miles

N/s/f and n/s/r brake pipes cleaned and greased

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 14 Jun 2016 229,991 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded main nearside and offside (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. adjuster not working + inner headlamp bracket cracked (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 16 Oct 2014 223,350 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both headlamp lenses condensated

o/s mirror cover missing

rear exhaust section externally corroded

side skirts fitted

Pass 16 Oct 2014 223,350 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both headlamp lenses condensated

o/s mirror cover missing

rear exhaust section externally corroded

side skirts fitted

Pass 24 Oct 2013 223,162 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 223,012 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2012 223,012 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2011 222,923 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 213,020 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 213,020 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 180,883 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 180,883 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 148,760 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Nov 2007 121,645 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 86,436 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 86,436 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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 VDK is a 2003 Vauxhall Astravan in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AV53 VDK, 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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AV53 VDK is a 2003 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 15 November 2003.

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