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BD53 OCB

2003 Vauxhall Astravan

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

156,401 mi
Last recorded156,401 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astravan108,331 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 OCB
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 1 Jun 2017 156,401 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' wiper blades not parking (8.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on legal limit and smooth on outer edge. (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flex corroded almost to excess (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit @2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit smooth on inner edge almost to excess,suspect tyre going out of shape. (4.1.E.1)

cross member behind front bumper area bent?

exhaust tail pipe poor

wind screen poor scratched.

Pass 13 May 2016 147,825 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 147,825 miles

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

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 142,014 miles

advise n/s/r tyre bald on the inside edge

Fail 29 Jun 2015 142,014 miles

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

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

advise n/s/r tyre bald on the inside edge

Pass 13 Feb 2014 132,941 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 125,362 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2013 125,337 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2012 120,230 miles

N/S/R tyre cracking on walls

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2012 120,225 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

N/S/R tyre cracking on walls

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2011 113,306 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 113,306 miles

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

both front tyres low on outer edge

Pass 5 Feb 2010 107,846 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 103,364 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 103,364 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Pass 11 Feb 2008 98,093 miles

BRAKE PIPES STARTING TO CORRODE

Pass 10 Nov 2006 74,359 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 73,590 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 OCB is a 2003 Vauxhall Astravan in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 OCB, 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 OCB is a 2003 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 13 November 2003.

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