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DF53 BVP

2003 Vauxhall Astravan

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

171,009 mi
Last recorded171,009 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astravan108,331 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF53 BVP
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2018 171,009 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2018 171,009 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 161,765 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 158,375 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

coolant leak

front gearbox mount rubber split

hole in intercooler system

item removed from drivers view

nearside rear tyre tread splitting and separating

oil leaks

oil level too high

poor wiring under bonnet, not insulated and wrong connections used.

Fail 11 Feb 2016 158,329 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

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

hole in intercooler system

item removed from drivers view

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

coolant leak

front gearbox mount rubber split

nearside rear tyre tread splitting and separating

oil leaks

oil level too high

poor wiring under bonnet, not insulated and wrong connections used.

Pass 17 Feb 2015 155,153 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 155,135 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 151,434 miles

offside wiper spindle worn

Pass 7 Feb 2013 143,056 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 136,547 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 130,350 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 124,615 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 108,029 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 83,472 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 55,837 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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DF53 BVP 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 80%.

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 DF53 BVP, 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 DF53 BVP registered?

DF53 BVP is a 2003 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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