MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
243,825 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
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)
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)
N/s/f and n/s/r brake pipes cleaned and greased
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
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)
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
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
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)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
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)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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