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BG03 YXU

2003 Vauxhall Astravan

White Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2015
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

191,890 mi
Last recorded191,890 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astravan108,331 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 YXU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 12 Mar 2016 191,890 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2016 189,731 miles

Centre Rear Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded to the load sensing valve (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded to the load sensing valve (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust corroded.

Pass 15 Jan 2014 179,439 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2014 179,439 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 162,052 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2013 162,052 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 146,662 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 131,508 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 131,305 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2010 116,233 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 103,910 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 98,555 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 86,443 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 86,443 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 23 May 2007 55,104 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 May 2007 55,104 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 49,502 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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BG03 YXU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astravan in White with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 BG03 YXU, 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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BG03 YXU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 28 May 2003.

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