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BG53 VJC

2003 Vauxhall Astravan

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astravan108,331 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025

Nearside Inner Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view sill corroded (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2024

Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2023
Fail 16 Aug 2023

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Nov 2021

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020

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

Pass 3 May 2019
Fail 3 May 2019

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 3 May 2018
Fail 3 May 2018

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 4 May 2017
Pass 3 May 2016 213,488 miles

Nearside emissions close to max

rear box corroded

Fail 1 May 2015 204,643 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 1 May 2015 204,643 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 2 May 2014
Pass 1 May 2013
Pass 4 May 2012
Pass 5 May 2011 160,162 miles

engine management light is on

Fail 5 May 2011 160,162 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

engine management light is on

Pass 26 Apr 2010 149,428 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 26 Apr 2010 149,427 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 25 Apr 2009 146,016 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2009 146,016 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2007 129,920 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Dec 2007 129,920 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 99,815 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 VJC is a 2003 Vauxhall Astravan in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 VJC, 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 VJC is a 2003 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 20 November 2003.

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