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BG53 VHB

2003 Vauxhall Astravan

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

176,466 mi
Last recorded176,466 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astravan108,331 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 VHB
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2021 176,466 miles

Nearside Front wheel arch has some corrosion

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 21 Oct 2020 174,909 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 172,371 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Apr 2019 172,371 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin over heated (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 170,521 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Rear exhaust mount poor

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

battery loose

both front tyres worn on edge

Fail 14 Mar 2018 170,521 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Rear exhaust mount poor

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

battery loose

both front tyres worn on edge

Pass 14 Mar 2017 167,222 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

battery loose

Pass 11 Mar 2016 163,574 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 11 Mar 2015 158,967 miles

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

rear exhaust mount poor

Fail 9 Mar 2015 158,949 miles

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust mount poor

Pass 14 Feb 2014 148,216 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

exhaust pipe poor condition

Pass 26 Feb 2013 136,462 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 119,634 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 107,399 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2011 107,399 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 101,846 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 84,295 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 84,295 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 75,937 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 58,806 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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BG53 VHB is a 2003 Vauxhall Astravan in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BG53 VHB, 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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BG53 VHB is a 2003 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 8 December 2003.

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