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BN53 WBJ

2003 Vauxhall Astravan

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astravan108,331 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 WBJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2017
Fail 28 Dec 2017

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 28 Dec 2016 186,852 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside windscreen wiper pivot worn.

Rear exhaust silencer corroding.

Fail 28 Dec 2016 186,852 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside windscreen wiper pivot worn.

Rear exhaust silencer corroding.

Pass 17 Dec 2015 174,630 miles

Coolant stains around front of engine

Engine and gearbox oil leaks

Exhaust back box heavily corroded

Front sub frame heavily corroded

Hazard warning switch faulty intermittent

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear shock corroded

Fail 17 Dec 2015 174,630 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Coolant stains around front of engine

Engine and gearbox oil leaks

Exhaust back box heavily corroded

Front sub frame heavily corroded

Hazard warning switch faulty intermittent

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear shock corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2014 172,015 miles

front discs heavily corroded.

front subframe heavily corroded.

exhaust corroded.

front to rear metal brakepipes corroded.

o/s/f metal brakepipe corroded.

oil leaks.

Fail 6 Aug 2014 172,015 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

exhaust corroded.

front discs heavily corroded.

front subframe heavily corroded.

front to rear metal brakepipes corroded.

o/s/f metal brakepipe corroded.

oil leaks.

Pass 23 Jul 2013 167,301 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs worn/corroded

front subframe corroded

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

rear silencer corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2012 161,531 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 147,602 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 147,602 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 127,042 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 114,014 miles

Wear noted to front brake discs - lipped.

Fail 10 Jan 2009 113,991 miles

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

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

Wear noted to front brake discs - lipped.

Pass 11 Jan 2008 98,461 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2008 98,461 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Fail 31 Aug 2007 95,259 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 95,259 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 78,926 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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BN53 WBJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astravan in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BN53 WBJ, 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 BN53 WBJ registered?

BN53 WBJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 20 October 2003.

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