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BJ53 VHT

2003 Vauxhall Astravan

White Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

163,824 mi
Last recorded163,824 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astravan108,331 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 VHT
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2015 163,824 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust tail pipe outer skin corroded . one mounting bracket broken .exhaust secure.

Fail 18 Jun 2015 163,432 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust tail pipe outer skin corroded . one mounting bracket broken .exhaust secure.

Pass 20 Jun 2014 135,941 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 135,931 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Outer Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2012 122,450 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 112,251 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 99,394 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 99,394 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 87,345 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 75,040 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 59,217 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 53,552 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 VHT is a 2003 Vauxhall Astravan in White with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 BJ53 VHT, 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 BJ53 VHT registered?

BJ53 VHT is a 2003 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 28 October 2003.

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