MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
156,401 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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.
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)
advise n/s/r tyre bald on the inside edge
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
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)
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)
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)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
both front tyres low on outer edge
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
BRAKE PIPES STARTING TO CORRODE
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was BD53 OCB registered?
BD53 OCB is a 2003 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 13 November 2003.
Is BD53 OCB safe to buy?
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