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DN03 BWA

2003 Vauxhall Astravan

Silver Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2021
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

183,954 mi
Last recorded183,954 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astravan108,331 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN03 BWA
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Fail 19 Nov 2021 183,954 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill/inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected spring (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2020 179,646 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2020 179,516 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 174,386 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 159,985 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 145,199 miles

Nearside Rear Inner sill slight corrosion

nearside and offside rear tyres in poor condition

Fail 21 Nov 2017 145,199 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner sill slight corrosion

nearside and offside rear tyres in poor condition

Fail 16 Nov 2017 145,145 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened between both mounts on both wishbones (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill at (2.4.A.3)

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

all brake pipes coated with gresae

both rear tyres starting to crack/perish

side skirts and belly pan fitted

Pass 7 Mar 2017 143,918 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 140,444 miles

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

Rear silencer in poor condition.

Sill covers fitted

Under trays fitted

Fail 8 Mar 2016 140,437 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Rear silencer in poor condition.

Sill covers fitted

Under trays fitted

Pass 20 Mar 2015 135,526 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

outer skin coming off rear exhaust box

sill covers fitted

Pass 9 Jun 2014 129,490 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust tatty

sill covers fitted

Fail 6 Jun 2014 129,444 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust tatty

sill covers fitted

Pass 3 Jun 2013 120,743 miles

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

Sill covers fitted.Rear silencer in poor condition.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jun 2012 112,358 miles

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

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

Sill covers fitted.N/s/f tyre worn on inner edge.,

Fail 6 Jun 2012 112,357 miles

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

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

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

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

Sill covers fitted.N/s/f tyre worn on inner edge.,

Pass 9 Jun 2011 104,009 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 104,093 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Sill covers fitted.

Pass 4 Jun 2010 94,260 miles

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

Sill covers fitted.Both steering rack side rod ball joints worn slightly.

Fail 2 Jun 2010 94,248 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Sill covers fitted.Both steering rack side rod ball joints worn slightly.

Pass 3 Jun 2009 84,451 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 76,366 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 65,567 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 55,320 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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DN03 BWA is a 2003 Vauxhall Astravan in Silver with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 DN03 BWA, 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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DN03 BWA is a 2003 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 3 June 2003.

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