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DF53 JOU

2003 Vauxhall Astravan

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

165,040 mi
Last recorded165,040 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astravan108,331 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2018 165,040 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 158,455 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2016 151,032 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 143,490 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 133,563 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 125,853 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

surface corrosion on brake pipes

Fail 12 Dec 2012 125,853 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

surface corrosion on brake pipes

Pass 15 Dec 2011 113,132 miles

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

surface corrosion on brake pipes

Fail 6 Jan 2011 108,850 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

eml on

front brake discs worn

n/s/f tyre worn on edge

n/s/r tyre worn

Pass 6 Jan 2011 108,850 miles

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

eml on

front brake discs worn

n/s/f tyre worn on edge

n/s/r tyre worn

Pass 7 Jan 2010 93,989 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

boot all boarded out limiting inspection

Pass 27 Jan 2009 80,555 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 66,165 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 54,550 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2006 54,550 miles

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

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 JOU 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 JOU, 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 JOU registered?

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

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