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DS03 USB

2003 Vauxhall Astravan

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

121,598 mi
Last recorded121,598 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astravan108,331 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS03 USB
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2020 121,598 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2019 118,706 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2019 118,706 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Sep 2018 111,927 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Fail 21 Sep 2018 111,927 miles

Nearside Inner Drive shaft badly damaged (6.1.7 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Pass 13 Sep 2017 105,359 miles

corrosion on rear brake pipes and back plates

front discs in poor conditions

Pass 16 Sep 2016 102,576 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play very slight play detected (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear wiper blade deteriorated to the extent that it no longer clears the window

both rear shock absorbers have corrosion coming throw on the bottoms of the shocks

brake pedal rubber has started to deteriorated but still provided adequate grip

Fail 16 Sep 2016 102,564 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play very slight play detected (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear wiper blade deteriorated to the extent that it no longer clears the window

both rear shock absorbers have corrosion coming throw on the bottoms of the shocks

brake pedal rubber has started to deteriorated but still provided adequate grip

Pass 4 Aug 2015 94,904 miles

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

exhaust rear box corroded and in poor condition

some corrosion front brake discs

some corrosion front to rear brake pipes

Pass 1 Aug 2014 87,525 miles

corrosion to exhaust

n/s/r brake disc discoloured

poor pattern n/s headlight

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2013 81,571 miles

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

corrosion to exhaust

poor pattern n/s headlight

Fail 30 Jul 2013 81,571 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

corrosion to exhaust

poor pattern n/s headlight

Pass 1 Aug 2012 79,586 miles

both front tyres andnearside rear tyres wearing on edges

exhaust rear box corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2011 74,913 miles

Some corrosion on front brake discs

Pass 29 Jul 2010 67,149 miles

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

some corrosion front brake discs

Pass 30 Jul 2009 58,044 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 48,566 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2007 38,893 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 28,135 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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DS03 USB is a 2003 Vauxhall Astravan in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 DS03 USB, 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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DS03 USB is a 2003 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 28 July 2003.

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