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DN53 HLG

2003 Vauxhall Astravan

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

157,888 mi
Last recorded157,888 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astravan108,331 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN53 HLG
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2017 157,888 miles

Engine management light on

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2017 157,887 miles

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

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

Engine management light on

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2016 151,316 miles

Engine management light on

Fail 29 Sep 2016 151,308 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Engine management light on

Pass 25 Aug 2015 143,959 miles

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

engine management light

Fail 24 Aug 2015 143,959 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

engine management light

Pass 7 May 2014 136,617 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 131,663 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2013 131,663 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jan 2012 122,305 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2011 108,458 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 100,197 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 90,881 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 79,446 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 56,946 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 56,946 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear wiper blade missing,brake fluid level low.

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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DN53 HLG is a 2003 Vauxhall Astravan in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 DN53 HLG, 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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DN53 HLG is a 2003 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 18 December 2003.

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