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BJ53 VKF

2003 Vauxhall Astravan

White Lpg 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

195,861 mi
Last recorded195,861 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2014
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astravan108,331 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 VKF
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2014 195,861 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jan 2013 183,941 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

joint between centre and rear silencer corroded

Pass 28 Dec 2011 170,900 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2011 170,900 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 167,296 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 167,296 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

OUTERSILLS PLASTIC COVERS ON.

Pass 27 Oct 2009 148,345 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 148,345 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

EMISSIONS NOT TESTED TO MUCH SMOKE GIVEN OFF.

Pass 13 Oct 2008 130,576 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 130,576 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 104,705 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 104,705 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2006 82,630 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 VKF is a 2003 Vauxhall Astravan in White with a 1,598cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 VKF, 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 VKF is a 2003 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 15 October 2003.

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