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BD53 OTA

2003 Vauxhall Astravan

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2015
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

123,296 mi
Last recorded123,296 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2014
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astravan108,331 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2014 123,296 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2014 123,288 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2012 123,128 miles

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

nearside wiper blade split at end but still clearing screen effectively

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 18 Dec 2012 123,110 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

nearside wiper blade split at end but still clearing screen effectively

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 13 May 2010 118,074 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 11 May 2010 118,040 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 12 May 2009 108,174 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Pass 12 May 2009 108,174 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 99,288 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 61,065 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 OTA is a 2003 Vauxhall Astravan in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 BD53 OTA, 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 OTA registered?

BD53 OTA is a 2003 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 11 November 2003.

Is BD53 OTA safe to buy?

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