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DF53 KWA

2003 Vauxhall Astravan

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Dec 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

190,189 mi
Last recorded190,189 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astravan108,331 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF53 KWA
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2018 190,189 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens fading (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens fading (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2018 190,189 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens fading (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens fading (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 176,392 miles

both rear brake discs backing plates corroded

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 162,057 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

both rear brake discs backing plates corroded

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

Fail 7 Dec 2016 162,057 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

both rear brake discs backing plates corroded

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

Pass 15 Dec 2015 147,272 miles

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

rear exhaust box deteriated

Pass 2 Dec 2014 131,711 miles

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

rear exhaust box deteriated

Pass 12 Dec 2013 117,104 miles

rear exhaust box deteriated

Pass 7 Dec 2012 102,794 miles

rear exhaust box deteriating

Pass 12 Dec 2011 88,137 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2010 74,287 miles

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

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

both rear brake discs corroded slightly

Pass 22 Dec 2010 74,287 miles

both rear brake discs corroded slightly

Fail 12 Dec 2009 58,070 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2009 58,070 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 48,191 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 38,580 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 30,274 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 KWA is a 2003 Vauxhall Astravan in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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

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