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BJ53 VEW

2003 Vauxhall Astravan

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,591 mi
Last recorded104,591 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astravan108,331 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 VEW
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2016 104,591 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 91,374 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 91,374 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

deep cut in offside rear tyre tread

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2014 74,930 miles

Coolant leak

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 4 Feb 2014 74,930 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Coolant leak

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 8 Nov 2012 71,756 miles

Engine light on

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

Nearside front tyre 3mm 185/70/14T

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Vehicle in muddy condition difficult to inspect

Fail 7 Nov 2012 71,718 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Engine light on

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

Nearside front position lamp dim

Nearside front tyre 3mm 185/70/14T

Offside wiper blade split

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Vehicle in muddy condition difficult to inspect

Pass 11 Nov 2011 63,318 miles

Check engine light on

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2010 56,261 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 56,261 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2009 49,752 miles

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

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

engine man light on

Fail 11 Nov 2009 49,752 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

engine man light on

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2008 43,093 miles

o/s/f tyre worn to limit bald on outer edge

Pass 15 Oct 2007 32,690 miles

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)

Pass 19 Oct 2006 14,788 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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BJ53 VEW is a 2003 Vauxhall Astravan in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BJ53 VEW, 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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BJ53 VEW is a 2003 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 11 November 2003.

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