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DV53 HKJ

2003 Vauxhall Astravan

White Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,126 mi
Last recorded122,126 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astravan108,331 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV53 HKJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2017 122,126 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear and greased (3.6.B.2c)

Slight underbody surface corrosion

Pass 8 Sep 2016 120,095 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 110,786 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2014 107,797 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 99,571 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 99,570 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 93,745 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2012 93,745 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Upper coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Upper coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 86,305 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 86,305 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2010 79,201 miles

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

clutch pedal rubber missing, small cutmin tyre wall o/s/r

Pass 1 Oct 2009 69,537 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 69,537 miles

Offside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2008 60,414 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 60,412 miles

Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Oct 2007 54,720 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2006 49,491 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2006 49,491 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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DV53 HKJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astravan in White with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DV53 HKJ, 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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DV53 HKJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 1 November 2003.

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