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BD53 FBU

2003 Vauxhall Astravan

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2015
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

140,793 mi
Last recorded140,793 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astravan108,331 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 FBU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2014 140,793 miles

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

Rear brakes need attension

Pass 29 Jul 2013 125,165 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing

Fail 29 Jul 2013 125,165 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

Offside rear brake grabbing

Pass 14 Jul 2012 102,983 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 14 Jul 2012 102,983 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 85,872 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 12 Jul 2011 85,872 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 30 Jun 2011 85,823 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front brake discs very worn

rear exhaust has a mount missing

wipers do not park

Pass 28 Jan 2010 226,152 miles

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

center silencer baffles loose

o/s/f brake pad spring incorrectly fitted

Fail 28 Jan 2010 226,152 miles

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

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

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

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

center silencer baffles loose

o/s/f brake pad spring incorrectly fitted

Pass 11 Dec 2007 168,725 miles

front number plate slight deterioation

Fail 11 Dec 2007 168,725 miles

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

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

front number plate slight deterioation

Pass 1 Dec 2006 124,295 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

engine warning light on

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 FBU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astravan in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 BD53 FBU, 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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BD53 FBU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 12 November 2003.

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