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DF53 JHA

2003 Vauxhall Astravan

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2019
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

185,760 mi
Last recorded185,760 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astravan108,331 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2018 185,760 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

corrosion to rear exhaust

damage to front and rear number plates

security of battery

strong advise corrosion to front to rear brake pipes

Fail 12 Nov 2018 185,749 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

corrosion to rear exhaust

damage to front and rear number plates

security of battery

strong advise corrosion to front to rear brake pipes

Pass 13 Nov 2017 165,452 miles

Central Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Nov 2017 165,452 miles

Central Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 15,640 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper exhaust rubber and mount missing but still supported ok

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

engine light on

oil leak from engine

shocks feel weak.

Fail 9 Nov 2016 156,622 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both head lamps (1.7.5a)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Upper exhaust rubber and mount missing but still supported ok

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

engine light on

oil leak from engine

shocks feel weak.

Pass 10 Nov 2015 146,197 miles

Rear EXHAUST SLIGHTLY DETERIORATED

SLIGHT ENGINE OIL LEAK

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 10 Nov 2015 146,197 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear EXHAUST SLIGHTLY DETERIORATED

SLIGHT ENGINE OIL LEAK

Pass 12 Aug 2015 140,248 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust corroding not blowing.

Pass 12 Aug 2014 118,609 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Outer Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 Aug 2014 118,609 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 101,206 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2013 101,022 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 May 2012 84,873 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2012 84,873 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 81,633 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 72,183 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2010 72,183 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 61,621 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 61,620 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 54,752 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 50,589 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 41,322 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 JHA is a 2003 Vauxhall Astravan in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 DF53 JHA, 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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DF53 JHA is a 2003 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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