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BK53 UAM

2003 Vauxhall Astravan

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,902 mi
Last recorded121,902 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astravan108,331 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK53 UAM
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2017 121,902 miles

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

exhaust backbox deteriorated

Pass 2 Jul 2016 114,737 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured and offside front (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and offside rear (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exhaust back box deteriorated

Pass 7 Jul 2015 107,243 miles

Advise backbox exhaust, outer skin corroded

Advise nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Advise offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 29 Mar 2014 96,779 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2014 96,779 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2012 91,369 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 5 Dec 2012 91,369 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 82,772 miles

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

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

front brake discs worn

front registration plate deterioiated

nearside rear tyre inner edge worn

Fail 9 Sep 2011 82,772 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

front brake discs worn

front registration plate deterioiated

nearside rear tyre inner edge worn

Pass 7 Jul 2010 65,952 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 51,421 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2008 51,421 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 46,784 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 38,701 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

fuel tank area damp

Pass 28 Sep 2006 38,701 miles

fuel tank area damp

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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BK53 UAM 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 BK53 UAM, 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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BK53 UAM is a 2003 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 23 September 2003.

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