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DV53 OXW

2003 Vauxhall Astravan

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

136,540 mi
Last recorded136,540 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astravan108,331 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2017 136,540 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear brake pipes corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2016 123,722 miles

Brake pipes starting to corrode

Engine oil leak

Front nearside inner cv boot is starting to split

Play in the front offside link bar

Pass 15 Apr 2015 110,896 miles

Advise rear wiper deteriorated

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

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Fail 15 Apr 2015 110,896 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Advise rear wiper deteriorated

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

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Apr 2014 107,781 miles

Advise exhaust rear box heavily deteriorated

Advise front nearside tyre worn heavily on outer edge

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2014 107,319 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Outer Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Advise exhaust rear box heavily deteriorated

Advise front nearside tyre worn heavily on outer edge

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 98,188 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 98,188 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 83,606 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 83,386 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

n/s head light leveler disconnected

Pass 15 Apr 2011 71,871 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 15 Apr 2011 71,871 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 60,276 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

nearside front outer wheel rim slight damaged

nearside rear tyre has manufactures defects on both side walls.

nearside wiperblade split.

Pass 22 Apr 2009 53,650 miles

Spare tyre defective

Fail 22 Apr 2009 53,650 miles

Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 24 Jan 2008 46,072 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 OXW 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 62.5%.

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 OXW, 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 OXW is a 2003 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 4 December 2003.

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