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BD53 EYX

2003 Vauxhall Astravan

White Diesel 1696cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

119,364 mi
Last recorded119,364 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astravan108,331 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 EYX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,696cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2016 119,364 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear exhaust silencer showing signs of corrosion

Fail 5 Nov 2016 119,127 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both main (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear exhaust silencer showing signs of corrosion

Pass 27 Oct 2015 108,601 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front x 2 (3.5.1i)

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 26 Oct 2015 108,601 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front x 2 (3.5.1i)

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 10 Nov 2014 96,968 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 6 Nov 2014 96,848 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 78,515 miles

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

advise near-side rear tyre side wall cracking

Fail 9 Nov 2013 78,407 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

advise near-side rear tyre side wall cracking

Pass 3 Nov 2012 58,531 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2011 50,155 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 50,155 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2010 42,745 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 36,095 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 32,524 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 24,890 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 22,041 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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BD53 EYX is a 2003 Vauxhall Astravan in White with a 1,696cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BD53 EYX, 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 BD53 EYX registered?

BD53 EYX is a 2003 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 14 November 2003.

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