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BG53 VHX

2003 Vauxhall Astravan

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

94,863 mi
Last recorded94,863 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2010
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astravan108,331 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 1 Nov 2010 94,863 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 94,863 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 72,616 miles

damage to offside front wheel rim

Fail 5 Jan 2009 72,616 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

damage to offside front wheel rim

Pass 19 Nov 2007 50,813 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2006 34,342 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 34,342 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 VHX is a 2003 Vauxhall Astravan in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 BG53 VHX, 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 BG53 VHX registered?

BG53 VHX is a 2003 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 27 November 2003.

Is BG53 VHX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG53 VHX shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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