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BJ53 VGG

2003 Vauxhall Astravan

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

125,131 mi
Last recorded125,131 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astravan108,331 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 VGG
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2015 125,131 miles

exhaust back box in poor condtion

Pass 13 May 2014 119,067 miles
Fail 9 May 2014 119,010 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 7 May 2013 111,590 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 104,150 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2012 103,979 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2011 96,895 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2010 89,193 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2009 81,802 miles
Fail 10 May 2008 74,522 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 May 2008 74,522 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 66,930 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 62,686 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 62,686 miles

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

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 VGG is a 2003 Vauxhall Astravan in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BJ53 VGG, 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 VGG is a 2003 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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