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DV53 OWU

2003 Vauxhall Astravan

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

142,371 mi
Last recorded142,371 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astravan108,331 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV53 OWU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2015 142,371 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2015 142,371 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 138,370 miles

rear exhaust corroded but not blowing

Fail 11 Nov 2014 138,370 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear exhaust corroded but not blowing

Pass 18 Nov 2013 134,179 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2013 134,179 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Nov 2012 129,478 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2012 129,478 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2011 116,623 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2010 103,188 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2009 91,083 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2008 77,306 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2007 63,786 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2006 49,742 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 OWU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astravan in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DV53 OWU, 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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What year was DV53 OWU registered?

DV53 OWU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 27 November 2003.

Is DV53 OWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV53 OWU shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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